Cinnamon basil

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Cinnamon basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). It contains cinnamate, the same chemical that gives cinnamon its flavor, and has the strongest scent of cinnamon.[1] The leaves are small to medium sized. The combination of basil and cinnamon flavors make cinnamon basil popular for use in hot drinks and with fruits.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Gernot Katzer. "Basil". Spice Pages. http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Ocim_bas.html. Retrieved 2006-12-31. 
  2. ^ "Basil". Pete's Herbs. http://www.petesherbs.com/basil.htm. Retrieved 2007-01-03. 
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