Bark of certain evergreen trees. They are reddish brown to leather brown beads, with a characteristic, sweet and somewhat pungent odor and flavor.

Raw or ground it is used in many sweet dishes and cakes, cakes such as apple cakes, desserts such as rice pudding or curries.

Likewise, it combines very well with some drinks, such as sangria, spirits preparations or hot chocolate. You can flavour milk or tea.