White cinnamon (canella)

Canella winterana

spice

Bark and berries dried then crushed into a spice; in Cuba, the leaves, malambo, are used for seasoning.

Origin

Caribbean

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

In pieces, the bark is taken out; ground, it is eaten.

Did you know?

Its peppery bark was long sold in Europe as a fake cinnamon.