Description
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum or cassia. This brown colored woody spice, is extremely aromatic and has a sweety and savory flavour at the same time.
Cinnamon has been used as an ingredient throughout the history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It has always been a spice which is rare and valuable, and what is regarded as a gift fit for royalties. The sweet aroma of cinnamon in pies and puddings is simply irresistible. Looks like cinnamon is truly aware of the power it holds upon us, and therefore chooses to remain one of the most expensive spices in the world.
Besides being rich in flavour and aroma its healthy benefits cannot be under estimated. Cinnamon is used in gastrointestinal (GI) upset, gas, tummy upset, cold, weight loss, as an astringent to name a few.
Cinnamon has been used as an ingredient throughout the history, dating back as far as Ancient Egypt. It has always been a spice which is rare and valuable, and what is regarded as a gift fit for royalties. The sweet aroma of cinnamon in pies and puddings is simply irresistible. Looks like cinnamon is truly aware of the power it holds upon us, and therefore chooses to remain one of the most expensive spices in the world.
Besides being rich in flavour and aroma its healthy benefits cannot be under estimated. Cinnamon is used in gastrointestinal (GI) upset, gas, tummy upset, cold, weight loss, as an astringent to name a few.