Description:
The cinnamon plant is a small, evergreen bushy tree belonging to the family of Lauraceae or Laurel of the genus, Cinnamomum. This novel spice is native to Sri Lankan island but also grow in many other countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, China.
Traditionally, the outer cambium (bark) of mature cinnamon tree bruised using a brass rod, which is then peeled off from the tree. In the processing units, this layer sliced into long strips which are then rolled by hand into "quills" and allowed to dry in the sunlight.
Flavor and aroma: Spicy-sweet and delicate
Other Names:In Hindi, it is known as Dalchini. Malayalis and Tamilians refer to this as Karuvapatta and Lavangam in their respective languages. Dalchini Chakke is the name in Kannada and Telugu.
Features and details:
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the inner bark of the tropical Cinnamomum tree (colloquially known as the cinnamon tree), sold as rolled quills (cinnamon sticks) or ground into a fine powder.
Product Information:
Specialty: Natural
Ingredient Type: Vegetarian
Brand: Yay Products India
Manufacturer: Yay Products India
Units 200 grams
Package Dimensions 7 x5 x4.25 Inches
Country of Origin: India
Health Benefits:
 Cinnamon has been used as a traditional mdcne for a variety of ailments like bronchitis.
 It has astringent; stimulant and carminative properties and can check nausea and vomiting.
 The cinnamon bark oil has anti-fungal properties
 Used externally in toothache, neuralgia and rheumatism.
Nutritional profile:
Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese and fiber and a very good source of calcium.
100 gram of ground cinnamon contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA.
• Energy: 1034 kJ (247 kcal)
• Fat: 1.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 80.6 g (of which - Fibres: 53.1 g, Sugars: 2 g)
• Protein: 4.0 g
Cooking with Cinnamon:
To keep intact its fragrance and flavor; cinnamon spice is ground just before preparing dishes and added at the last moment in the recipes since prolonged cooking results in evaporation of its essential oils.
Cinnamon sticks can impart flavor to a dish or sauce during the cooking process and then be discarded before serving. Ground cinnamon can be mixed into foods or sprinkled atop baked goods, desserts, savory dishes, and beverages. Used sparingly, cinnamon extract can liven all manner of dishes.
Storage:
• Cinnamon is available in either stick or powder form. While the sticks can be stored for longer, the ground powder has a stronger flavor. If possible, smell the cinnamon to make sure that it has a sweet smell, a characteristic reflecting that it is fresh.
• Whole sticks should be stored in cool, dry, dark place, in airtight glass containers for many months and can be milled using hand-held mill as and when required.
• Ground/powder cinnamon spice should be stored in the refrigerator inside sealed containers and should be used as early as possible since it loses its flavor quickly.
Safety Profile:
Uncooked cinnamon spice can cause choking and respiratory distress. Excessive use of the cinnamon stick may cause inflammation of taste buds, gum swelling, and mouth ulcers. Large quantities can cause difficulty breathing, dilate blood vessels, and cause sleepiness, depression, or even convulsions.
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