Description
Cinnamon is actually made from a type of tree, and the unique smell, color and flavor of cinnamon is a result of the oily part of the tree that it grows from. cinnamon tree is grown around the world and approximately 250 species of cinnamon have been identified so far.
- The health benefits of cinnamon come from the bark of the Cinnamomum verum (or Cinnamomum zeylanicum) tree. This bark contains several special compounds which are responsible for its many health-promoting properties, including cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid and cinnamate.
- cinnamon health benefits can be obtained in the form of its pure bark, essential oils, in ground spice form (which is bark powder) or in extract form when its special phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidants have been isolated.
- Cinnamon also supplies a wide variety of important nutrients and is especially rich in fiber and manganese along with several other vitamins and minerals.
- Cinnamon contains no added sugar and minimal calories yet is high in many nutrients, making it an extremely healthy addition to many meals. Try using cinnamon in coffee, tea, baked goods, yogurt, on fruit or in oatmeal instead of adding extra sugar. This can help you to reduce your sugar intake and cut down on extra calories.
Ingredients:
Organic Cinnamon powder
Nutrition Facts:
| Value per 100gm | |
| Energy | 11473kj/347kcal |
| fat | 1.24g |
| of which saturates | 0.3g |
| carbohydrates | 80g |
| of which sugars | 2.2g |
| fibre | 53g |
| protein | 4g |
| sodium | 10mg |
