CINNAMON GOA (Cassia) - Powder

CINNAMON GOA (Cassia)

Cinnamon is a well-known spice, not only in the culinary field but also as a natural remedy against flu, colds and intestinal viruses. 

Already used by the ancient Egyptian  and cited by ancient Greek  and Roman , cinnamon is a spice with a pronounced and enveloping flavor, at the same time sweet and spicy.

Named the "Spice of kings", Cinnamon with its ancient origins, is still the protagonist of our days. 

In the past it represented the symbol of the power of noble and aristocratic classes; even, during banquets, the amount of cinnamon used was proportional to the importance of the guests. Used as a gift for kings and queens, cinnamon was also the basis of the commercial power of Venice, a crossroads and meeting place between the European and Eastern economies. 

Tasty and healthy cinnamon comes both in powder and in sticks. This spice is rich in active ingredients that can reduce triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and is also a good source of minerals such as manganese, iron and calcium.

Let's find out more about the main benefits of this fragrant spice. 

Properties and Benefits

• Helps fight flu symptoms (cold-intestinal aches-fever-sore throat):

In fact, a couple of grams of this portentous spice in addition to an infusion or tea, also accompanied by fresh ginger, will be enough to reduce fever and cough.

• Cinnamon enjoys many antioxidant properties, which allows you to reduce the damage of aging and protects you from the activity of free radicals. 

• Good source of minerals (iron, manganese, calcium) and vitamins (A, C, K, B vitamins)

Among the components of cinnamon we find vitamin B1, vitamin C, as well as iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium.

• Improves memory .

The aroma and flavor of cinnamon act as a cognitive stimulant, improving memory.

• Promotes  digestion and helps eliminate intestinal gas.

Some components of cinnamon, such as iron and dietary fiber, promote the proper functioning of the digestive system. Bile salts adhere to these components and are thus easily expelled from the body.

• It gives a sense of  satiety and helps burn fat.

Cinnamon helps to lose weight because it has thermogenic properties, that is to say capable of increasing body heat and burning more fat, giving an acceleration to the our metabolism.

Cinnamon in the kitchen

With an unmistakable flavor, cinnamon goes well with many dishes, herbal teas, liqueurs and centrifuges.

Widely used to make biscuits and sweets (apple pie in the first place) tastier, but also strudel and chocolate. Also appreciated in savory recipes, it has the added value of making dishes more digestible and giving a sense of satiety more easily.

Excellent in herbal teas, you can indulge yourself to savor its characteristic flavor combined with other spices, such as ginger and star anise.

In the kitchen we advise you to try the recipe of biscuits with orange and cinnamon. These are crumbly and fragrant biscuits that, thanks to the presence of honey among the ingredients, are perfect for breakfast during the holidays: try to soak them in milk or tea, you will see what a delicacy.

These cookies are also recommended as gift ideas or used as "sweet" placeholders to customize the holiday table

How to store Cinnamon powder and sticks 

Both in powder form and in slats, Cinnamon has a very long service life. The only attention is  store it in closed glass jars, possibly airtight, protected from moisture and sources of light and heat.