Organic Dalchini (Cinnamon Bark), Conscious Food (50gm)
Organic Dalchini (Cinnamon Bark), Conscious Food (50gm)
Cinnamons sweet, warm, and aromatic taste makes it a perfect spice to use during the winter months. It is commonly known as dal chini in India.
Cinnamon is reddish-brown bark harvested from peeled, dried and rolled barks of the cinnamon tree. It is available in two forms- whole quills (i.e. cinnamon sticks) or as grounded powder prepared by roasting and crushing whole quills.
It is known to be one of the oldest spices in the world. Consumed since 2000 BC in Ancient Egypt, cinnamon has not only been used for flavouring beverages and as medicine but also as an embalming (i.e. mummified) agent.
There are two main varieties of cinnamon Ceylon cinnamon produced in Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Brazil, and the Caribbean's, and Cassia cinnamon, mainly produced in China, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Cinnamon is commonly used for flavouring cakes, chocolate dishes and fruit desserts, particularly apples and pears.
Product attributes
- Organic
- Reddish-brownish colour
- Aromatic
- Sweet and warm taste
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
How to use
- As a mouth freshener
- As a preservative
- Ground to make cinnamon powder
- Add to homemade masala mixes
- To make spice mulled wines
- As a room freshener
Benefits
- Anti- microbial properties - cinnamon has amazing anti- microbial properties that help to stop the growth of bacteria and fungi in the body, including the problematic yeast infection, Candida. It is also an effective remedy for stomach flu and bug.
- Relief from cold and cough mixing cinnamon with some fresh ginger in tea or hot water helps to keep cold and cough away.
- Digestive Cinnamon is very effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. It kills the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract and heals the infection, which enables the gastric juices to work normally. It is also a mild carminative, which treats flatulence and reduces nausea.
- Anti-clotting properties cinnamon prevents unwanted clumping of blood platelets, thereby promoting smooth blood flow.
- Controls blood sugar levels cinnamon controls the rate at which the blood sugar rises after a high carb meal. It also helps people with type 2 diabetes to improve their respond to insulin spikes.
- Other Benefits - cinnamon prevents tooth decay and gum infections. It also helps treat arthritis and osteoporosis and improves memory alertness and concentration.
How to store
It can be stored in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dry and dark place. To increase its shelf life, store in the refrigerator.
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