LP17207-9

Cinnamomum spp

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Description

True Cinnamon is the dried or powdered inner bark of the Cinnamomum zeylanicum tree and has been used as a spice and in perfume and incense for over 5000 years. True Cinnamon is a native of Sri Lanka and was a monopoly of that country before sources developed on the neighbouring Malabar Coast of India, and in Myanmar (Burma), South America and the West Indies. True Cinnamon should be distinguished from the closely related Cassia (Chinese Cinnamon, used in China long before True Cinnamon but now considered an inferior substitute), which is obtained from Cinnamomum cassia, grown in China. True Cinnamon has been replaced almost entirely by Cassia in many markets and is not often used-nor are consumers often aware of the difference. Cassia is thicker, darker, more pungent and rougher in appearance, with a less subtle flavour. It is the main source of Cinnamon oil.

Cinnamon may commonly induce symptoms of food allergy in sensitised individuals. Copyright Copyright © 2006 Phadia AB. Source: ImmunoCap, ImmunoCap

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Part Display Name

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum spp)

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

Cinnamon

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