Description
Dalchini Indian Cinnamon Quills are pieces of cinnamon bark used throughout Indian cooking for their warm, sweet and woody flavour. Dalchini is the Hindi name commonly used for cinnamon and is widely found in curry blends, masalas, rice dishes, pickles and slow-cooked recipes.
The quills can be used whole during cooking and removed before serving, or broken into smaller pieces for blending and grinding.
Flavour Profile
Warm, sweet and aromatic with woody notes and a gentle spice heat. Dalchini adds depth to savoury dishes while also working well in sweet recipes, drinks and baking.
Features
- Whole Indian cinnamon quills
- Known as Dalchini in Indian cooking
- Warm, sweet and woody flavour
- Suitable for sweet and savoury recipes
- Can be used whole, broken or ground
- Commonly used in curry blends and masalas
- Ideal for food production, catering and retail packing
Common Uses
- Garam masala
- Curry powders
- Biryani and pilau rice
- Chai and spiced drinks
- Pickles and chutneys
- Meat and vegetable curries
- Lentil dishes
- Baking
- Desserts
- Mulled drinks
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal after opening to help retain aroma and flavour.
Produced in India
Cinnamon Nutritional Info per 100g
Calories 247 g
Total Fat 1.2 g
Saturated Fat 0.3 g
Polyunsaturated 0.1 g
Monounsaturated 0.2 g
Sodium 10 mg
Total Carb 81 g
Dietary Fibre 53 g
Sugar 2.2 g
Protein 4 g
Packed up in unit that handles MUSTARD - SESAME - CELERY
