Cinnamon is one of the oldest known spices. Fragrant, sweet and warm, it’s perfect foe winter desserts.
What’s in it: Cinnamon, the bark of the cinnamon tree, is available as fried sticks or as ground powder. The health benefits come mainly from the bark’s essential oils, plus a wide range of volatile substances.
Did you know? There is emerging scientific evidence that small amounts of cinnamon taken daily may be able to lower blood sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes. Chewing cinnamon gum, or even just smelling the spice itself, could enhance people’s thinking skills, including memory and recognition.
Choosing the best: The tubular cinnamon quills have a more woody aroma but are not easy to grind, so the powdered form is generally recommended for use in cooking. Cinnamon-flavored sugar is ideal for sprinkling on toast and deserts.
Smart tip: Fresh cinnamon should smell sweat, not musty.
How to store: Whole sticks will keep for two years if not exposed to extreme heat. Powdered cinnamon is best used within six months.
You could try… this warm water breakfast: drizzle linseed oil on wholegrain toast, sprinkle cinnamon and honey, or warm your hands around a cup of hot milk simmered with honey and cinnamon sticks.
What’s in it: Cinnamon, the bark of the cinnamon tree, is available as fried sticks or as ground powder. The health benefits come mainly from the bark’s essential oils, plus a wide range of volatile substances.
Did you know? There is emerging scientific evidence that small amounts of cinnamon taken daily may be able to lower blood sugar levels in people suffering from diabetes. Chewing cinnamon gum, or even just smelling the spice itself, could enhance people’s thinking skills, including memory and recognition.
Choosing the best: The tubular cinnamon quills have a more woody aroma but are not easy to grind, so the powdered form is generally recommended for use in cooking. Cinnamon-flavored sugar is ideal for sprinkling on toast and deserts.
Smart tip: Fresh cinnamon should smell sweat, not musty.
How to store: Whole sticks will keep for two years if not exposed to extreme heat. Powdered cinnamon is best used within six months.
You could try… this warm water breakfast: drizzle linseed oil on wholegrain toast, sprinkle cinnamon and honey, or warm your hands around a cup of hot milk simmered with honey and cinnamon sticks.
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