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CINNAMON
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Description:
Cinnamon is the evergreen tree of the Laurel family. Sri Lanka is the largest producer of cinnamon in the world. The inner bark of the cinnamon tree is the spice that is used in cooking. The longest unblemished pieces of bark are rolled by hand to form compact curls and then dried. It is available as quills or cinnamon sticks. The long thin scrolls called quills are camel coloured and very brittle.
How to select:
Cinnamon is available in either stick or powder form. While the sticks can be stored for longer, the ground powder has a stronger flavour. If possible, smell the cinnamon to make sure that it has a sweet smell, a characteristic reflecting that it is fresh.
Use:
Cinnamon oil is used extensively in food processing and in flavouring soft drinks. Cinnamon is used to flavour rice, curries and desserts. It is also an essential part of the standard blend of garam masala. Garam masala is the magic spice mixture which gives many Indian dishes that rich, heady fragrance. Masala Chai (tea with milk and sugar which is liberally laced with cinnamon and other spices) is drunk all over India.
How to store:
Cinnamon should be kept in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. Ground cinnamon will keep for about six months, while cinnamon sticks will stay fresh for about one year stored this way. Alternatively, you can extend their shelf life by storing them in the refrigerator. To check to see if it is still fresh, smell the cinnamon. If it does not smell sweet, it is no longer fresh and should be discarded.
Health benefits:
Cinnamon is an excellent source of manganese and a very good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron.
Cinnamon powder
Cinnamon powder is made by grinding cinnamon sticks into a fine powder. Cinnamon leaves & bark are used in the form of decoction or powder. Cinnamon is stimulant & useful in curing flatulence and in increasing secretion and discharge of urine. Cinnamon prevents nervous tension, improves complexion & memory. A pinch of cinnamon powder mixed with honey is useful if taken regularly every night for these purposes.
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