Ground cinnamon

Since ancient times, spices and spices have been valued for their weight in gold. The Great Silk Road supplied Europeans with amazing additives, among which cinnamon occupied a special place. It is the inner bark of the evergreen tree of the laurel family, native to Ceylon. The place where cinnamon grows plays an extremely important role, because cassia (fake cinnamon) is often masked under its guise. It grows in China, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Cinnamon is presented on supermarket shelves in 3 main variations - ground, in tubes and cinnamon in sticks. The most common cinnamon is ground. It is one of the most festive spices and is added to almost any dish, from meat and fish to dairy and coffee.

Cinnamon is not a cheap spice. Back in ancient times, a kilogram of gold was given per kilogram of spice. However, she is worth it. It includes 55-65% cinnamon aldehyde, essential oils, 4 to 18% eugenol, resin, starch, mucus and some tannins.

Beneficial properties of cinnamon ground

As we have already noticed, the spice is used everywhere. In cooking, it works especially well with fruits (apples) and meat dishes. It is full of medicinal properties, but to open them, you need to consume cinnamon in sweet pies, along with coffee, juice, cottage cheese or desserts. Often cinnamon is added to porridge, jam and sauces. In general, it is ideal for experiments. After all, it is almost impossible to abuse it.

Ground cinnamon strengthens the stomach, helps improve digestion and causes appetite. In medicine, it is often used as an antiseptic, tonic and stimulating agent. It is recommended by nutritionists for a salt-free diet, as well as for kidney, liver or gallbladder disease. Ground cinnamon is ideal for preventing flu. Some use it even for headaches.

Contraindications to cinnamon consumption

Pregnant women, as well as those suffering from internal bleeding, should not be abused with spice. Individual intolerance or allergies are possible. In this case, you should also refrain from eating ground cinnamon. If any symptoms are detected, consult a specialized specialist.