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Cinnamon
Dalchini · True Ceylon Cinnamon
दालचीनी · Cinnamomum verum
- Origin:
- Kerala, Tamil Nadu (Ceylon variety)
- Flavour:
- Delicate, sweet, warm and complex with citrus hints
CeylonPremiumLow CoumarinExportUSDA Organic
About Cinnamon
True cinnamon — Cinnamomum verum — has a much more delicate, complex flavour than cassia with dramatically lower coumarin content, making it safe for daily consumption. One of the first spices traded from South Asia to the Arab world and medieval Europe where it was worth more than gold.
Health Benefits
- Low coumarin below 0.1% — safe for daily consumption unlike cassia
- Cinnamaldehyde has powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties
- Blood sugar regulation — improves insulin sensitivity significantly
- Anti-inflammatory polyphenols support cardiovascular health
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Premium baking — apple strudel, cinnamon rolls, pastries
- Luxury hot beverages including spiced wine (mulled wine) and chai
- High-end curry pastes and garam masala for restaurant chefs
- Essential oil for fragrance, dental and pharmaceutical use
Processing & Grades
Inner bark hand-peeled from young branches, dried in rolls to form quills. Graded by quality: C5 Special, Alba, Continental, Hamburger grades. Coumarin tested below 0.1%.
