Cinnamon powder - Bag, 130gr

The essentials to know about Terres de Vanilla cinnamon Originally from Sri Lanka, from its old name Ceylon, cinnamon was imported to Madagascar for its ideal climate with its humid and tropical forests. It is mainly on the east coast of the island that it develops. It comes from the cinnamon tree which is a small evergreen tree of the laurel family. Cinnamon comes from the bark of young shoots whose inner layers are dried in the sun and rolled into long pipes which are calibrated and cut. The benefits of cinnamon They are numerous ! Has antiviral effects: it can be used as an infusion to prevent colds or flu Promotes digestion because it is very rich in fiber Antioxidant: Helps fight cardiovascular disease Reduces blood sugar level Prevents diabetes: it has properties equivalent to insulin but of course cannot replace it How is cinnamon used? It is the oldest known spice, in antiquity it was mainly used for its medicinal properties. Since the Renaissance, it has become more popular Recognizable among a thousand, the flavors of cinnamon go well with both salty and sweet. If in Europe it is associated with the apple, desserts and mulled wine, in North Africa and the East it is in savory dishes that it is used the most. Cinnamon powder does not support long cooking times, which is why it is better to incorporate it at the end of cooking. Cinnamon sticks, like the ones we offer, are more resistant to longer cooking times.