· Ceylon Cinnamon is a spice made from the bark of the Cinnamomic verum tree, which is a tiny tree. Cinnamon sticks are formed when the bark dries into strips that twist into rolls. The cinnamon sticks can be used whole or processed to make cinnamon powder.
· Most of the cinnamon on the market is made from less expensive inferior cinnamon species such as Cassia, Kornite, and Saigon, which have a spicy bitter or pungent flavor, a dark brown hue, and a strong scent. Ceylon Cinnamon, on the other hand, has a delicate, sweet perfume, a moderate sweet taste, and a light to medium reddish-brown hue.
Benefits
· Cinnamon is abundant in antioxidant polynols, as well as manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium. Cinnamon powder has up to 100 calories per teaspoon.
· Cinnamon rich in fiber, iron, calcium, and other nutrients
· Smelling cinnamon improves memory and cognitive function.
· Cinnamon inhibits leukemia and lymma cancer multiplication.
· Works as a natural preservative for food
· Cinnamon can help decrease cholesterol levels by a teaspoon.
· Diabetic assistance: After one week of taking half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast, patients saw significant alleviation from arthritic pain and were able to walk pain-free after one month.