Cinnamon, an aromatic spice, has been an essential ingredient of global culinary traditions. Packed with sweet and slightly spicy flavors, this ingredient is a staple in making desserts like apple pie and cinnamon rolls. Food lovers, that’s not all. Delicious dishes like curries, stews and biryani also get aromatic flavor from cinnamon. But do you know how cinnamon is harvested? If not, this article will have you covered. A vlogger recently posted an amazing video on Instagram, showing the extensive process of harvesting cinnamon.
According to the food vlogger, “Harvesting Ceylon cinnamon is one of the most complex and methodical processes in the world of spice farming, requiring a mastery that very few people possess.” “The practice begins with the careful selection of cinnamon trees during the rainy and winter seasons, when the high sap content of the bark makes peeling more efficient. Each harvester has a set of specialized equipment, including the following: “Includes a curved knife, the cocetta, engineered specifically to remove the outer bark, and the indispensable brass rod, which serves to separate the prized inner bark from the wooden stem,” his caption. Read. To keep an eye:
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The food vlogger said, “After carefully scraping off the outer bark, the artisans rub the inner bark vigorously with a brass rod. This helps in extracting the sap, which loosens the inner bark from the wooden stem.” The artisans then “peel away the inner bark into continuous strips.” Next, they craft these strips into signature quills, measuring approximately 42 inches across. Small pieces are added to ensure stability, and lace may also be used for additional support. The drying process involves exposing the cuttings to shade and sunlight, which takes 4 to 7 days. After that 14 percent moisture level is achieved. “The final grading of these quills follows stringent standards, with the most prestigious Alba grades requiring a diameter of less than 6 millimeters,” the food vlogger explained.
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People are reacting quickly to the viral video. One user appreciated, “Wow! Good information.” “Surprising. I had no idea about this,” shared another. One foodie commented, “You make me crave cinnamon rolls.” One sweet comment read, “It’s worth paying for the internet for.” “Is it just me, or can you smell this video?” one person noted.
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