Cinnamon

Known since ancient times, cinnamon was used by the ancient Egyptians in the embalming process. The Bible, Herodotus, Arab-Muslim doctors and other classical authors refer to it. It is grown all over the world, with most production coming from Sri Lanka, the Seychelles and Madagascar. Pale yellow-brown in color, cinnamon gives off a strongly fragrant smell. Its aromas are sweet, warm and very characteristic. Its aromatic essences are extracted by hammering its bark, which is then left to infuse in water and alcohol for several days before distilling everything.