Physical Parameters
Slim and slender in shape, Alba is the most expensive grade of cinnamon with an exquisite taste of aroma.
Special Features
Scrape out till 4th layer of the bark
Sweetest Cinnamon
Homogenous (one quill is made out same bark)
Harvesting age nearly < 6 months Highly concerned of processing Highest oil content (Cinnamaldehyde > 65)
Moisture 10-12%
Top quality pure brand
Highest antimicrobial activity
Low Eugenol Content
Easy to break (Saves electricity when powdering)
Lifespan 4 Years
Advantages
Lower Cholesterol: Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Yeast Infection Help: In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention: In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukaemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Anti-Clotting: It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
Arthritis Relief: In a study at Copenhagen University, patients given half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder combined with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain after one week and could walk without pain within one month.
Antibacterial: When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.
Brain Health: One study found that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
Coli Fighter: Researchers at Kansas State University found that cinnamon fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.
High in Nutrients: It is a great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium.
Use to
Produce Medicinal & Spa products (antimicrobial activity)
Cinnamon Tea
Daily food adding
Use for Cola drink, Wine & liquor
Cinnamon Pumpkin beverage
Coffee Cinnamon energy drink
Cinnamon toffees, candles, Sweet balls
Chocolate preparation
How to use Cinnamon sticks
1. Add to Coffee or Tea – Break a 3 inch Cinnamon stick and add to your tea of coffee with honey. It adds a wonderful taste and aroma. You break the Cinnamon sticks to bring out its flavor and aroma.
2. Add a whole stick to rice – Add the stick to rice as you boil the rice. When its cooked the rice will give off a great Cinnamon scent and flavor. It’s best to use Ceylon Cinnamon, which will give it a subtle sophisticate taste. Add half teaspoon of Turmeric into the rice too. That will make the rice yellow and very appetizing.
3. Make Cinnamon essence for baking – Immerse 2 Cinnamon sticks in 3 ounces of light rum, keep it a cool dark place for two weeks, shaking it every day. You can just add the essence to flavor any baking or cooking recipes that calls for Cinnamon essence.
4. Foot Wash – Got a bad case of Athletes foot? Break 2-3 three Cinnamon sticks and put it into some warm to hot water and immerse your feet in it. Cinnamon has a powerful anti-fungal property that should get rid of your foot fungus.
5. Flavored Water – Add one Cinnamon stick to a pot of water on medium heat and bring it to a slow boil, add a slice of orange and take it to work. It’s a great refreshing drink.
6. Add to Curries – A stick of Cinnamon to Asian curries adds a warmth and depth to the dish, especially a beef or chicken curry.
7. Powdered Cinnamon – In a spice blender, blend a few Cinnamon sticks and use it in recipes that call for Cinnamon powder. Sure you can use store bought Cinnamon powder but good cooks know store bought only delivers only 10% of the power of freshly ground Cinnamon. Besides Cinnamon sticks can be kept for a much longer time, as long as you keep it in cool dark place away from sunlight.
8. Make a Face or Foot Wash – Blend some Cinnamon powder (not too fine), mix with some Olive Oil and Sugar and you have truly powerful anti-oxidant face wash that will leave your skin nice and soft.
9. Other Drinks – A stick of Cinnamon, especially Ceylon Cinnamon is an absolute must for making the perfect drink.
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