Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, is the obvious choice for anyone looking for cinnamon that goes beyond the commonly found Cassia and its bold, punchy profile.
Harvested from the Cinnamomum Verum tree – neesh Spice’s Ceylon cinnamon comes to you straight from the lush, tropical lowlands of Elpitiya, Sri Lanka, where the climate and nutrient-rich soil come together to produce depths of flavor in crops grown here.
neesh Spice Ceylon cinnamon profile:
Subtle, sweet, and mildly citrusy flavor
Light, flaky bark that can be ground or used whole
Low coumarin content compared to Cassia cinnamon – thus safer for daily use
Ethically sourced and single-origin crops
A short history of Ceylon Cinnamon
For centuries, if not more – Ceylon cinnamon has been a coveted
spice all over the world. It influenced trade routes and got the
attention of kings and emperors – and there’s sources that mention
Ceylon cinnamon being exported to Egypt, Rome and Arabia as far as
2000BCE.
As a matter of fact, Ceylon cinnamon played an active role in the
history of Sri Lanka, with Portuguese, Dutch and British colonizers all
being attracted to the island to get control of this high-demand trade.
Now neesh Spice brings you the same legendary spice – no
invasions needed.
Active Compounds in Ceylon Cinnamon
Cinnamaldehyde – This compound gives
cinnamon its signature aroma and also
contributes to the anti-inflammatory properties
associated with cinnamon.
Eugenol – Usually found in clove oil, eugenol is
known for its anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti
inflammatory and anesthetic properties.
Eugenol brings subtle floral aroma notes to
Ceylon cinnamon.
Coumarin – Coumarin has anti-coagulant, anti
bacterial and anti-fungal properties, however the
amount of coumarin present in Cassia cinnamon
leads to liver issues with prolonged heavy use.
Ceylon cinnamon contains negligible amounts
of coumarin which makes it ideal for daily use
without the risks associated with Cassia
cinnamon.
Health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon
Helps with blood sugar
Cinnamon may block enzymes responsible for breaking down
carbohydrates in your digestive tract, thus avoiding the sugar
spikes that follow fast-food consumption.
Helps maintain heart health
Ceylon cinnamon contains antioxidants that work to reduce
oxidative stress – thus helping maintain heart health.
Helps with digestion
The compounds present in Ceylon cinnamon helps in reducing
inflammation and improving insulin sensitivity – it may also
help with related conditions like gas and bloating.
Acts as an anti-microbial
The presence of cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid and
cinnamate add to the anti-microbial qualities found in Ceylon
cinnamon.
Ceylon Cinnamon - Usage
Ceylon cinnamon is far beyond just an ingredient with all of its qualities spanning across medicinal and culinary usage.
The antifungal properties present in Ceylon cinnamon makes it
the perfect natural food preservative. Cinnamon oil is also used
in the preparation of commercial baked goods as a natural food
preservative.
We source the products that we feature in neesh Spice from a single-origin, carefully maintained farm located in Elpitiya, Sri
Lanka – which brings about an interesting mix of tropical climate, nutrient-rich soil and the ideal setting for crops like Cinnamon,
Tea and Pepper.
You can read more about what we do, and who we are in the neesh Spice about us section.
