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Which spice is made from the dried inner bark of Cinnamomum trees?

Answer

Cinnamon

Cinnamon comes from the dried inner bark of trees in the Cinnamomum genus. The bark curls into quills as it dries and is sold whole or ground.

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Cinnamon sticks are curled strips of dried inner tree bark, not seeds or roots.

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