Cinnamaldehyde: Chemistry in its element
From The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element by Chemistry World
December 21, 2020 · 8 min
About this episode
This episode explores the history of cinnamon and the compound that gives it its distinctive taste and aroma.
How did a tree bark from Sri Lanka become one of the essential flavours of the festive season? We explore the history of cinnamon and the compound that gives it its distinctive taste and aroma
Topics covered
- cinnamon
- cinnamaldehyde
- flavors
- history
- festive season
Keywords
- cinnamon
- cinnamaldehyde
- flavor
- aroma
- history
- Sri Lanka
Mentioned in this episode
Products: cinnamon, cinnamaldehyde
Places: Sri Lanka
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