Broken cinnamon

Broken cinnamon refers to pieces or fragments of cinnamon sticks that have been broken or shattered, either during the harvesting process or for convenience in packaging and use. Cinnamon is derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the *Cinnamomum* genus, and when the bark is dried and rolled up, it forms the familiar cinnamon stick shape. Broken cinnamon, then, is simply these sticks in their fragmented form.

Here’s what you need to know about broken cinnamon:

 Appearance

 Size: The pieces are typically smaller than full cinnamon sticks, ranging from small fragments to larger chunks.
 Color: Like whole cinnamon sticks, broken cinnamon has a reddish-brown hue with a rough texture that gives it a rustic appearance.
 Form: The pieces are often irregular in shape, and they may have jagged edges from the break.

 Flavor & Aroma

 Strong and Spicy: Broken cinnamon still carries the sweet, warm, and aromatic flavor of cinnamon but can have a slightly stronger, more concentrated flavor than a whole stick, because the pieces are exposed to the air, releasing more of the essential oils.
* **More Intense in Some Dishes:** Since broken cinnamon exposes more surface area, it can infuse liquids like teas, syrups, and broths more quickly than whole sticks, adding a sharper burst of flavor.

 Uses

1. Cooking & Baking: Broken cinnamon pieces are often used in cooking where you might want a quick infusion of cinnamon flavor, such as in stews, soups, mulled wines, or hot beverages like chai. The broken pieces dissolve into the liquid more easily than whole sticks.

2. Spice Blends: Because it's broken, cinnamon in this form is commonly found in spice mixes like pumpkin spice, apple pie spice, or in savory blends like garam masala.

3. Ground Cinnamon: Some manufacturers grind broken cinnamon into ground cinnamon, which is a common form of cinnamon used in baking, sprinkling on pastries, or in any dish that needs a quick hit of cinnamon flavor.

4. Infusions & Syrups: It’s great for infusions in liquids like syrups, teas, or even in cocktails. The broken pieces infuse the flavor more effectively, making it ideal for these kinds of preparations.

5. Health Uses: Like whole cinnamon sticks, broken cinnamon is often used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Advantages of Broken Cinnamon

 Cost-Effective: Broken cinnamon is often less expensive than whole sticks because it’s a byproduct of stick production. You still get most of the flavor at a lower cost.
 Ease of Use: It’s more convenient in some recipes where you need cinnamon quickly, as you don’t need to wait for a whole stick to release its flavor.

Broken cinnamon can be a great alternative if you’re working on a tight budget or simply need a quicker cinnamon infusion for your dishes.

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Budi Harto

Star Laboratories

Pergudangan Mutiara Margomulyo Indah C 15, Surabaya, Indonesia

Whatsapp/ Phone : +62 816 525 328

USD Price : $2000/ton