Real cinnamon comes from India, Burma and Sri Lanka. Chinese cinnamon (cassia), usually available in markets and discount stores, comes from China. Cinnamon is obtained from the dried bark of the cinnamon tree, and in cooking it is used in two forms - powdered and in rolled pieces.
Cinnamon - to which dishes?
Cinnamon works well as a spice for:
- desserts
- baked goods
- dressings
- meat dishes
- oatmeal
- pancakes
- coffee
- tea
- cocktails
Thanks to its unique aroma - it makes dishes seasoned with it all the more distinctive.
What properties does cinnamon possess?
Real cinnamon has a number of health-promoting properties - including:
- anti-inflammatory properties
- improves digestion
- fights free radicals
- has a positive effect on the lipid profile
- supports the fight against infections
- lowers blood sugar levels
The use of cinnamon in cooking therefore improves not only the taste of food, but also our health.
