Ceylon cinnamon – what makes it true cinnamon
Nowadays, however, cinnamon is a much-loved spice, thanks to its pleasant aroma, and has found a place on the palate of both cooks and sweet tooth alike.
Let’s take a closer look at aromatic cinnamon!
Let’s find out – what is cinnamon?
Cinnamon (cinnamomum) is a spice obtained from the dried bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon bark is harvested mainly during the rainy season, when the bark can be easily removed from the tree. After harvesting, the cinnamon bark is tied into bundles and left to ferment under special mats for a few days. The inner and outer layers of the bark are then separated and allowed to dry in the sun until the bark is slightly curled. The dried cinnamon rolls are then pushed into each other to form a cinnamon stick. The dried cinnamon sticks are usually yellowish-brown in colour and have a pleasant sweet smell and, depending on the variety, a slightly bitter taste. Both cinnamon sticks and powder ground from the sticks are used to flavour foods. Cinnamon is grown mainly in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, the West Indies, Brazil and Egypt.
How is Ceylon cinnamon different from regular cinnamon and why prefer it?
Ceylon cinnamon has the advantage of a more delicate texture, a more aromatic flavour and a higher quality. Ceylon cinnamon is made using only the thin inner bark of the cinnamon tree, which gives it a slightly lighter color. Ceylon cinnamon naturally contains less coumarin than cassia cinnamon.
How to use cinnamon?
Cinnamon can be used in desserts and drinks as well as in various savoury dishes to add a nice flavour sensation. Cinnamon can also be added to smoothies, sauces and sprinkled on breakfast porridge.
Where can I find cinnamon powder capsules?
Cinnamon powder capsules from the mild source of Ceylon Cinnamon are now waiting for you in Centralsun’s range of supplements. The cinnamon powder capsules sold in our online shop are free from GMOs and additives and are also suitable for vegans. The capsules contain only 100% natural and pure Ceylon Cinnamon Powder, coated in a vegetable cellulose shell.
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