Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum .Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfast cereals, snack foods, bagels, teas, hot chocolate and traditional foods. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), grown primarily in Sri Lanka, is known as “true” cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon (Cinnamomum aromaticum), grown in southeastern Asia, is the most common type sold in North America.
GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND
In 2021, India exported $11.6M in Cinnamon. The main destinations of India exports on Cinnamon were United States ($3.74M), Canada ($2.04M), Australia ($1.07M), United Kingdom ($888k), and South Africa ($383k).In India cinnamon is cultivated in lower elevations of Western ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | Cinnamon |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sri Lanka |
| Family | Laurels |
| Binomial name | Cinnamomum Verum |
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients Components | Value/100 grams |
| Energy | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8.81 g |
| Protein | 1.87 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g |
| Fats | 0.44 g |
| Sugar | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
| Potassium | 322 mg |
Calcium | 14 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg |
| Iron | 1.03 mg |
| Phosphorous | 43 mg |
| Zinc | 0.26 mg |
| Copper | 0.129 mg |
| Manganese | 0.187 mg |
- It contains plant compounds with protective antioxidant properties.
- It has anti-inflammatory effects.
- It appears to be useful in defending against infection.
- Research suggests cinnamon may be protective against colds and flu.
- It may help regulate blood sugar.
- Consistent consumption of cinnamon may reduce blood pressure.
