Ground Ceylon cinnamon 100g

Cylon cinnamon ground 100g by Jawo

Ground Ceylon cinnamon is the ground bark of the Ceylon cinnamon tree (Cinnamomum verum). It has many health and healing properties. Cinnamon is used primarily in the kitchen, but also in cosmetics. Many of the benefits of eating Ceylon cinnamon are due to the cinnamon oil present in it, which helps fight toxic strains of Escherichia coli and other bacteria or fungi. The cinnamaldehyde present in cinnamon supports the fight against colorectal cancer, prevents Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

Health benefits of eating Ceylon cinnamon

Cinnamon supports the fight against type II diabetes, which is due to the presence of cinnamaldehyde and catechins from the group of flavanols. Cinnamaldehyde also improves metabolism by increasing the secretion of bile and digestive juices, improves the absorption of nutrients, improves kidney function, and has a preventive effect on the liver. Ceylon cinnamon improves memory and concentration through better blood supply to the brain, prevents Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Studies have shown that it helps in the fight against cancer, e.g. colon cancer, helps in migraine states, helps in diseases of the upper respiratory tract (cold, flu), has an anesthetic effect (e.g. in dentistry).

It has been noticed that it works as an aphrodisiac, so it can be especially recommended to those who want to rekindle their love, cement their relationship or derive more pleasure from intercourse ....

Phenolic compounds, minerals and vitamins hidden in Ceylon cinnamon

Cylon cinnamon contains many phenolic compounds. These include flavonoids such as tannins (tannins) and epicatechins from the flavanol group with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant (anti-aging) properties, cinnamic acid (a precursor of phenolic acids), terpenes such as eugenol with a stimulating effect, or linalool, which smells of lily of the valley. Particularly noteworthy is cinnamaldehyde, a component of cinnamon oil with strong antibacterial and antifungal properties. Cinnamon also contains vitamins C, E, A, K and the minerals calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc.

Ingredients, nutrition and energy value 100g of Ceylon cinnamon

energy value - 247 kcal
Protein 4g, fat - 1.2g, carbohydrates 80g, fiber - 53g.
Vitamins:  vitamin C - 3.8mg, vit. from group B; B1 (thiamine) 0.02 mg, B2 (riboflavin) 0.04 mg, B3 (niacin) 1.3 mg, B6 (pyridoxine) 0.15 mg, B9 (folic acid) 6 µg and vitamin A - 295 IU, vitamin E 2.3 mg, vitamin K - 31 µg
Minerals: Calcium 1002 mg, Potassium 431 mg, Phosphorus 64 mg, Magnesium - 60 mg, Iron - 8.32 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Zinc 1.83 mg.

Cinnamon in the kitchen and cosmetics

Cylon cinnamon is a great addition to dumplings with cheese, to pastries, e.g. apple pie, cookies, to desserts such as ice cream, puddings. A pinch of cinnamon can be added to teas, coffee, cocoa to give them an interesting aroma and whet the appetite. You can also prepare tinctures based on cinnamon, syrup with the use of honey and ginger. In cosmetics, it can be added to masks that give the skin a wonderful color and glow.