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Ceylon Cinnamon

Also Known As : Sweet cinnamon, True cinnamon
Technical Name : Cinnamon zeylanicum
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a delicate, mild taste with subtle notes of cinnamon.

Usage Tips

  1. Ceylon cinnamon is good to create flavor profile for pastries, cakes and desserts.

Description

Ceylon Cinnamon is a spice. It is tan brown in color. It has thin and paper-like textured bark that forms multiple layers when rolled up. It is also available in powdered form. It originates from Sri Lanka and is used in most parts of Europe.

Health benefits

  • Ceylon cinnamon is useful for diabetes treatment. It reduces insulin resistance in the body.(1)
  • It contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects, which support the immune health.(1)
  • It helps to manage blood pressure.(1)
  • It is useful in neurological conditions, like Alzheimer's disease.(1)

Note

People who already have low blood pressure, should avoid the use of ceylon cinnamon as it might lower blood pressure.(2)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318386.php

(2) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-330/ceylon-cinnamon

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