10.
Cinnamon was one of the first trade spices of the ancient world. Biblical references indicate that merchants carried the Asian spice all the way from Ceylon to Palestine. Cinnamon is the bark and twigs of a number of related plants that have one thing in common: cinnamon oil. The plant...
9.
Cinnamon is potent. It only takes a quarter of a teaspoon a day to reap its health benefits. Cinnamon contains manganese, dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and zinc.
8.
Additional studies have been done on the health benefits of cinnamon. Some have shown that cinnamon regulates blood sugar, smelling cinnamons stimulates brain activity, it is a natural food preservative, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-parasitic and anti-inflammatory.
7.
Butterscotch candy is generally not a rich source of any vitamins or minerals, but does contain traces of these micronutrients to help you meet your daily needs. Each 3-piece serving of butterscotch candy contains traces of the minerals calcium, zinc and selenium. Butterscotch candy also...
6.
Cinnamon is considered to be GRAS by the FDA. GRAS means "generally recognized as safe". Cinnamon is actually used as a food preservative in many cultures, as it is helpful in keeping harmful bacteria in exposed meats and foods, like salmonella and E. coli, at bay
5.
The word cinnamon is derived from the Greek word that means "sweet wood". Cinnamon is actually technically a wood, as it is derived from an evergreen tree called the, Cinnamon tree. The inner bark is peeled from the cinnamon tree and then rolled into scrolls, which is turned into sticks, or...
4.
Cassia, a related spice, is sometimes sold as cinnamon but it is not "true cinnamon." Cassia is sometimes called "Indonesian cinnamon" or "Chinese cinnamon." In fact, most powdered cinnamon sold in the United States is actually cassia. It is harder to find true Ceylon cinnamon.
2.
From the 16th to the 19th centuries, there were power struggles among European nations over who would control Ceylon and the very lucrative cinnamon industry. In 1833, other countries began growing cinnamon and the need to control Ceylon diminished.
1.
Hypocras is a famous centuries-old spiced wine that is spiced with cinnamon. It is named after Greek physician Hippocrates, who was believed to have invented it in the 5th century BC, though the exact origin is unclear. Hypocras is generally not produced commercially anymore, though it is...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.