Sweet Cinnamon - Sri Lanka

Cinnamon

Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zylanicum) a plant indigenous to Sri Lanka.

Cinnamon was one of the first traded spices of the ancient world and was a popular spice in the ancient Arab world.

The Arab traders have paved the way for Cinnamon to travel a long distance through the spice route to the European market.

Cinnamon has motivated many historical voyages leading to the discovery of New World by Christopher Columbus and Vasco De Gamma.

Introduction

Taxonomy

Family                            –          Lauraceae

Botanical name           –          Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Common Name           –          Cinnamon

Cinnamon grown and produced in Sri Lanka has acquired a long-standing reputation in the international market due to its unique, quality, colour, flavour and aroma.

Cinnamon is used in bakery products, Asian foods and flavoured tea with its distinctive aroma & flavour.

With growing concern on health hazards associated with synthetic flavouring agents used in the food industry, there is an increasing preference for natural flavours worldwide.

The Ceylon Cinnamon belongs to the family Lauraceae and it contains about 250 species and subspecies.

‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) and Cassia are the more important ones that are traded in the international market.

Cassia is originated from different countries such as China, Vietnam region, Java region, Indonesia and India.

‘Ceylon Cinnamon’ referred to as “sweet cinnamon” and “true cinnamon” is considered superior to the variety known as Cassia.

The unique method of processing and curing of cinnamon entices the characteristic Flavour over Cassia. 

The preparation of Cinnamon quills involves a combination of art and skill unique to Sri Lanka and has been handed down from generation to generation over centuries.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

•    High Source of Antioxidants

•    Anti-inflammatory

•    Protects Heart Health

·         Helps Fight Diabetes

•    Helps Defend Against Cognitive Decline & Protects Brain Function

•    Help Lower Cancer Risk

•    Fights Infections & Viruses

•    Protects Dental Health

•    Help Prevent or Cure Candida

•    Benefits Skin Health

•    Helps Fight Allergies

•    Used to Sweeten Recipes without Added Sugar

•    Used as a Natural Food Preservative.

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