Cinnamon
is a
spice
obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus
Cinnamomum
. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic
condiment
and flavouring additive in a wide variety of
cuisines
, sweet and savoury dishes,
breakfast cereals
,
snack foods
,
teas
, and
traditional foods
. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its
essential oil
and principal component,
cinnamaldehyde
, as well as numerous other constituents including
eugenol
.