Cold-ground cinnamon 100g

Cold-ground cinnamon 100g. Consisting of the dried inner bark of "Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees" or "Cinnamomum loureirii Nees".

The delicate, aromatic sweetness of cinnamon and the appearance of the wafer-thin, rolled cinnamon bark have always captured people's imaginations.
Many legends surround cinnamon sticks – almost fairy tales from 1001 Nights.

Origin:
For over 5,000 years, people have known and loved cinnamon as a sweet spice. Phoenician merchants brought the paper-thin rolled bark from China to Egypt. But stories about cinnamon also abound elsewhere. The Roman Emperor Nero is said to have lit cinnamon fires in Rome in honor of his deceased wife Poppae, even though cinnamon was as valuable as gold at the time.

Cinnamon became known on the European continent in the 14th century. Today, cinnamon is one of the most popular spices. The main growing regions are Sri Lanka and Madagascar, but cinnamon also thrives in Indonesia, the Lesser Antilles, Central America, China, and Vietnam.

Characteristics and cultivation:
Cinnamon comes from shrub-like cinnamon trees. The shoots of the trees are cut every one to two years. Then the bark is peeled off and dried – and after removing the outer bark, you get the cinnamon sticks.

Generally speaking, the finer the bark, the more intense the aroma. The main varieties are Cinnamomum zeylanicum (flower cinnamon), Sri Lankan cinnamon (Canehl), Cinnamomum aromaticum Nees (Chinese cinnamon, Cassia lignea), and Cinnamomum burmannii (flower cinnamon, Cassia vera). In total, more than 275 different types of cinnamon are known. Cinnamon aroma is measured using the Ekelle unit. The highest quality cinnamon receives five zeros in this unit – a sign of its exceptional quality.

Aroma and use:
Cinnamon has a sweet taste, which is why it goes particularly well with sweet dishes, desserts, and pastries. But it is also increasingly being used to season meat and fish dishes. This gives the dishes a touch of Arabian Nights.

Medicine:
In the past, people believed that cinnamon grew at the bottom of a mysterious lake or came from cinnamon birds that hoarded cinnamon sticks in their nests. Cinnamon was attributed with a wide variety of healing properties. Indeed, cinnamon has antiseptic properties. It stimulates circulation, promotes blood flow, and is an aphrodisiac.

Tip:
Cinnamon is especially popular in winter. It's a key flavoring agent in cookies and pairs particularly well with coriander, anise, cloves, and orange and lemon peel. A cinnamon stick also gives mulled wine its distinctive aroma. Furthermore, cinnamon is excellent for seasoning red cabbage served with roast duck. Cinnamon is not only delicious but also stimulates digestion.