CINNAMON

Cinnamon is the dried bark of the perennial tree of C.zeylanicum of the Lauraceae family. True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka , Vietnam, Indonesia and China.

Cinnamon is mostly used in cooking and baking. Cinnamon is a versatile spice which can be added to any food item such as salads, confectioneries, beverages, soups, stews and sauces. Cinnamon drink made by immersing pieces of bark in hot water is popular among Latin American countries. Cinnamon flavored tea is becoming popular.

CINNAMON

Nutrition Table

Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
– 0.3%
– 49.0%
– 22.0g / 100g
– 217.0 kcal / 100g
– 0.1%
– 3.1%
– 1.9%
– 48.5mg / kg

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

PACKAGING QUANTITIES

25g
50g
100g

FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME

–LAURACEAE
–CINNAMOMUM VERUM
–CINNAMON

Adult reference intake per each 1g of portion of cinnamon contains :

Energy
9.08 kj
2.17 kcal
<1%

Fat
0.01g
<1%

Saturates
0.01g
<1%

Sugar
0.02g
<1%

Salt
0.00g
<1%

Typical values per 100g:
Energy 217.00 kcal 907.93 kj

HEALTH BENEFITS

Euginol is the main chemical ingredient in cinnamon leaf oil and Cinnamaldihide is present in cinnamon bark oil. However there are hundreds of minor chemical ingredients which give characteristic flavor and aroma in true cinnamon. Cinnamon has been used for medicinal purposes and has been known as a healing herb since it is mentioned in Chinese botanical books that date back to 2700 B.C. In ancient Rome It had been used medicinally for cold and flu as well as for the problems of the digestive system. Recently,

It has been studied for its ability to boost brain power, reduce blood clotting and its healing effects on the heart and colon. Recent studies have proved its ability to control type 2 diabetics by reducing blood sugar level and to reduce blood cholesterol level.

In traditional society’s cinnamon is said to have used to relieve digestive upset, congestion, menstrual problems, stiff joints and muscles. It has said to been used as an anti-inflammatory agent and as a pain reliever to arthritis patients. Some studies had shown that cinnamon help to cure urine tract infections and to fight tooth decay and gym disease.