Ceylon cinnamon is the true cinnamon, and it has a thin, multi-layered bark and a sweet, warming, delicate taste and aroma (in contrast to cassia cinnamon, which is spicy and peppery). Use it in sweet and savory dishes. The sticks are soft enough to be freshly ground with a spice grinder or fine grater.
It is also a popular addition to Mauritian biryani. It is often paired with cloves and Indian bay leaves.
