What's the difference between cinnamon and nutmeg?

Cinnamon


Definition:

  • (n.) The inner bark of the shoots of Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, a tree growing in Ceylon. It is aromatic, of a moderately pungent taste, and is one of the best cordial, carminative, and restorative spices.
  • (n.) Cassia.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Total cellular proteins from the livers of 4-, 16- and 52-week-old hepatitis- and hepatoma-predisposed Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats were compared to those from the livers of the corresponding control rats [Long-Evans Agouti (LEA) rats] by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis.
  • (2) Reports in the literature about cinnamon oil toxicity are limited to allergic reactions and local irritant effects from dermatologic exposure.
  • (3) LEC (Long-Evans with a cinnamon-like coat color) rats develop hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) spontaneously.
  • (4) o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde has been isolated and purified from powdered cinnamon.
  • (5) Guests can choose from pancakes, eggs Benedict, homemade granola, fresh cinnamon rolls, sausage, “biscuits”, hash browns and scones.
  • (6) Heat a little oil in a pan then cook the dumplings until crisp and puffed, then roll in the cinnamon sugar.
  • (7) Sri Lanka is the main provider of cinnamon, mainly exported as "cinnamon quills."
  • (8) Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the sera of 35 LEC (Long-Evans with a cinnamon-like coat color) rats between 7 and 25 weeks of age was evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
  • (9) Serves 2 1 lemon, very thinly sliced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caster sugar For the garam masala 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 2 cardamom pods, seeds only ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 whole clove For the prawns 2 small shallots, halved 10g ginger, finely grated 2 garlic cloves, finely grated ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped 125g tenderstem broccoli, sliced into thirds 200g large prawns, peeled 5g each of basil and coriander, leaves picked 1 Place the lemon slices in a bowl and sprinkle both sides with the salt and caster sugar.
  • (10) To Gazans it is hard to understand why coriander is banned but cinnamon is allowed, why children are denied toys and car owners spare parts.
  • (11) Some spices are at the heart of baking: cinnamon can transform the fortunes of even the saddest apple pie, while nutmeg turns plain custard into gold.
  • (12) The history and usage of cinnamon is briefly reviewed.
  • (13) In Long-Evans Cinnamon (LEC) rats of three different ages (7, 13 and 32 weeks old) concentrations of Cu, Zn and Fe were measured in 8 regions of the brain.
  • (14) 2 Sieve the flour with the baking powder, cinnamon and salt into a large bowl.
  • (15) The timetable varies each year, and the train stops frequently at trackside restaurants and platform food stalls for delicacies such as smoked trout from the Vojmån river, or warm cinnamon buns.
  • (16) Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Nees in Wall) is one of the world's oldest spices.
  • (17) Cinnamic aldehyde and related chemicals are used widely, so that patients having cinnamon allergy may be exposed to many sources.
  • (18) The initiation sensitivity of the liver of the LEC (Long-Evans with a cinnamon-like coat color) rat, a new mutant strain with a high incidence of spontaneous liver tumors, was studied by treatment with low doses of diethylnitrosamine (DEN) coupled with modified Solt and Farber's selection.
  • (19) Serves 4 For the beans garlic 2 cloves, peeled and finely chopped olive oil ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chipotle paste 1 tsp, or 1 red chilli , finely chopped black beans 2 × 400g tins sea salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salsa cherry tomatoes 20 red chilli ½, deseeded and finely chopped fresh coriander a few sprigs, leaves picked lime juice of ½ extra virgin olive oil For the guacamole avocado 1 lime juice of ½ For the crunch salad apple 1 small lime juice of ½ white cabbage a few leaves, or a little gem lettuce radishes 4, sliced fresh coriander a few sprigs To serve wheat or corn tortillas 6-8 grated manchego cheese a handful optional: natural, soya or coconut milk yoghurt , chilli sauce Heat a frying pan on a medium heat, then add the garlic and a splash of olive oil and cook for a minute or so, until the edges of the garlic begin to just brown.
  • (20) Minelli offers dry cinnamon-and-nutmeg biscuits and an unusual Chinese tea – white monkey paw – which he has meticulously prepared, sticking a thermometer into the kettle, heating the water to precisely 70C, setting a digital alarm for five minutes to allow the tea to brew before decanting it into a vacuum flask.

Nutmeg


Definition:

  • (n.) The kernel of the fruit of the nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), a native of the Molucca Islands, but cultivated elsewhere in the tropics.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Suddenly he would be picking up speed, scurrying past opponents and, in one instance, slipping the ball through Laurent Koscielny’s legs for a nutmeg that was so exquisitely executed he might have been tempted to ruffle his opponent’s hair.
  • (2) Serves 4 100g butter, at room temperature 150g flour 50g ground almonds 30g suet 1 egg yolk 50g cooked chestnuts, chopped 5 tbsp chopped fresh thyme Salt and black pepper For the leeks 1kg leeks, trimmed 100g butter Salt and pepper 200ml double cream 1 tsp nutmeg 1 To make the crumble topping, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then add the ground almonds and suet.
  • (3) Among the spices, the highest numbers of reactions were found to nutmeg (28%), paprika (19%) and cloves (12%) in the indicator-positive Group I. Fragrance-mix turned out to be a particularly important indicator allergen, especially for paprika, nutmeg and cloves.
  • (4) Nutmeg fibrosis proved to have a cellular genesis and as associated with increased tropocollagen activity of fibroblasts.
  • (5) Suárez eventually got his goal with another nutmeg – this time on the goalkeeper – for Barcelona’s fourth.
  • (6) Detected by GC-MS-computer, 32 compounds of nutmeg were characterized, and their contents were determined by GC respectively.
  • (7) Good, but nutmeg would have been a calmer addition than the red pepper.
  • (8) 6 Pour the custard mix into the pastry case, then grate the nutmeg on top (do not use ready-ground nutmeg).
  • (9) Some spices are at the heart of baking: cinnamon can transform the fortunes of even the saddest apple pie, while nutmeg turns plain custard into gold.
  • (10) Haptoglobin and ceruloplasmin act as protectors to stabilise the fibrogenesis of nutmeg liver and exert an immunomodulating action.
  • (11) Made with rice, tomatoes, tomato paste and any number of variable meats, spices (such as nutmeg, cumin and ginger) and vegetables, it is said to have originated from the Wolof tribe in Senegal, which was once a great empire stretching into parts of the Gambia.
  • (12) Nutmeg cirrhosis developed in 8 patients in prolonged disorder of venous flow from the liver.
  • (13) Electrocardiographic and flexible suction electrode techniques were used to investigate the effects of a nutmeg extract on the toad heart.
  • (14) Minelli offers dry cinnamon-and-nutmeg biscuits and an unusual Chinese tea – white monkey paw – which he has meticulously prepared, sticking a thermometer into the kettle, heating the water to precisely 70C, setting a digital alarm for five minutes to allow the tea to brew before decanting it into a vacuum flask.
  • (15) The Senegalese ran a further 80 yards, brushing off Kolarov and nutmegging Fernandinho, the last defender, before sliding a shot past Joe Hart for a magnificent solo goal.
  • (16) MarmadukeScarlet via GuardianWitness Makes 4 150ml port Half a Seville orange or a few slices of fresh lemon 250ml boiling water About 2 tsp sugar, to taste A shot of brandy (optional) A few scrapings of nutmeg, for the top 1 Gently warm the port in a saucepan.
  • (17) The test was conducted on the interrelated factors of germination of Nutmeg seeds.
  • (18) (Makes 6) 87p each 6 dried prunes, sliced, 30p 1 onion, diced, 9p 400g free-range pork mince, £4.50 Handful of coriander, chopped finely, 20p Pinch of nutmeg, 1p 2 tbsp flour, 6p 2 tbsp oil, 6p Put the prunes, onions and pork mince in a mixing bowl.
  • (19) In a small bowl, measure out the marmalade, nutmeg and eggs.
  • (20) Contact and systemic contact-type dermatitis reactions to spices such as nutmeg, mace, cardamom, curry, cinnamon, and laurel may be rare but may well be overlooked.