Cinnamon

What is Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a small tree that grows in India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Brazil, Vietnam, and Egypt. It's one of the oldest known spices. To prepare it, the bark of the cinnamon tree is dried and rolled into cinnamon sticks, also called quills. Cinnamon can also be dried and ground into a powder. The characteristic flavor and aroma of cinnamon comes from a compound in the essential oil of the bark called cinnamonaldehyde. Although there are four main varieties of cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon are the most popular. Although available throughout the year, the fragrant, sweet and warm taste of cinnamon is a perfect spice to use during the winter months.

Health Benefits

• Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
• Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
• In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
• In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
• It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
• In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
• When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
• One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
• Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
• It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
• Scoop of Cinnamon a Day Can Help You Lose Weight

Pls be aware of side effects before you start taking large amount.

Medical disclaimer:
 
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Names In Other Languages for Cinnamon(Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu)::

Nutritional value

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Amounts per 1 tbsp (8g)

Calorie Information Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calories 19.1 (80.0 kJ) 1%   From Carbohydrate 17.8 (74.5 kJ)   From Fat 0.8 (3.3 kJ)   From Protein 0.6 (2.5 kJ)   From Alcohol 0.0 (0.0 kJ) Carbohydrates Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Carbohydrate 6.2 g 2% Dietary Fiber 4.1 g 16% Starch ~ Sugars 0.2 g Fats & Fatty Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Total Fat 0.1 g 0% Saturated Fat 0.0 g 0% Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g Total trans fatty acids 0.0 g Total trans-monoenoic fatty acids 0.0 g Total trans-polyenoic fatty acids ~ Total Omega-3 fatty acids 0.9 mg Total Omega-6 fatty acids 3.4 mg Learn more about these fatty acids and their equivalent names

Protein & Amino Acids Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Protein 0.3 g 1% Vitamins Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Vitamin A 22.9 IU 0% Vitamin C 0.3 mg 0% Vitamin D ~ ~ Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) 0.2 mg 1% Vitamin K 2.4 mcg 3% Thiamin 0.0 mg 0% Riboflavin 0.0 mg 0% Niacin 0.1 mg 1% Vitamin B6 0.0 mg 1% Folate 0.5 mcg 0% Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg 0% Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg 0% Choline 0.9 mg Betaine 0.3 mg Minerals Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Calcium 77.7 mg 8% Iron 0.6 mg 4% Magnesium 4.7 mg 1% Phosphorus 5.0 mg 0% Potassium 33.4 mg 1% Sodium 0.8 mg 0% Zinc 0.1 mg 1% Copper 0.0 mg 1% Manganese 1.4 mg 68% Selenium 0.2 mcg 0% Fluoride ~ Sterols Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% Phytosterols 2.0 mg Other Amounts Per Selected Serving %DV Alcohol 0.0 g Water 0.8 g Ash 0.3 g Caffeine 0.0 mg Theobromine 0.0 mg

Footnotes for Spices, cinnamon, ground [Cassia]

Source: Nutrient data for this listing was provided by USDA SR-21. Each "~" indicates a missing or incomplete value.

Percent Daily Values (%DV) are for adults or children aged 4 or older, and are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower based on your individual needs.

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Cinnamon Substitute

Substitute nutmeg or allspice or ginger for cinnamon. All of these might be close but not exactly same

Where it can be used

It is used in many breakfast dishes like Oats, Bread, cake etc.. It can be used in desert to add flavour and any main dish

It can be used as room refreshner, or bug repellent

How to Store

Store it in air tight container


Recipe Using   cinnamon  (Here I list only main dishes.. but Coriander can be used in lot of dishes for decoration or just to add little flavour)

https://kitchensrecipe.com/?s=cinnamon