Spices
Seychelles Cinnamon
Seychelles
Cinnamon grown wild in Seychelles; both the bark and leaves are used in cooking; curry-pili (curry leaves) and cinnamon still grow wild — you can stop alongside the road and find it easily; a key spice in Seychellois curries and stews; the islands' cinnamon is prized for its quality.
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What it is
A closer look at Seychelles Cinnamon.
Cinnamon grown wild in Seychelles; both the bark and leaves are used in cooking; curry-pili (curry leaves) and cinnamon still grow wild — you can stop alongside the road and find it easily; a key spice in Seychellois curries and stews; the islands' cinnamon is prized for its quality.
What to look for
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The cinnamon should be fragrant, both bark and leaves used; grows wild in Seychelles — you can find it alongside the road; a key spice in curries and stews; the islands' cinnamon is prized for quality; used in both sweet and savoury dishes; a defining spice of Creole cuisine.
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