What is cinnamon?

Cinnamon Basil is one of several varieties of culinary herbal basil, ocimum basilicum and, like all basil, is a member of the Mint family. One of a series of types of special basil, is called cinnamon basil because it has a scent and taste similar to cinnamon, which comes from the bark of one of several types of trees in the family cinnamomum . It is used in cooking as a fresh herb and also as a dried herb. Basil comes from India and occurs in more than hundreds of varieties. Many of them are special basil, of which Basil is one of the most popular. Special basil is different from standard basil in one or more ways, including color, leaves shape, growth habits, aroma and taste. Like all herbs, Basil is aromatic and its fragrance is as important to the cooks as its taste. The aromatic compound of cinnamon and other related chemicals. Cinnamon is one of the same compounds found in the spice of cinnamon and give it a distinctive taste. Basil cinnamon can useHat relatively high concentrations of these aromatic compounds.

Like all basil varieties with cinnamon basil grows as a leaf herb and is an annual plant in a slight climate. In warmer areas, some types of basil are grown as perennials. Standard basil has wide, fine, slightly twisted leaves, which are usually dark green, but many variations of the shape of the leaves are known among numerous cultivars of basil. The colors of the leaves also vary and may include light green and purple. The stems will usually, but not always, the same colors as leaves and cinnamon basil can have green or purple leaves, although green is more common.

A clear combination of flavors found in basil cinnamon suitable for certain meals. It is most often used in fruit meals, especially those made of fresh fruit, but can also be used to flavor salty meals. Hot drinks are another favoriteUsing this unusual herb, even if it can be used in any bowl where the taste of cinnamon is desirable.