Description
ABOUT
True Ceylon Cinnamon (a.k.a Canela and Cinnamomum Verum (true)) is the dried bark removed from the plant Cinnamomum zeylanicum. True Cinnamon is native to Ceylon and has grown in our spice gardens since the early 15th century, a true HEIRLOOM! Carefully handpicked shavings of the evergreen cinnamon tree bark, are allowed to sun-dry and hand-rolled, curling into layers of fragrant Ceylon Cinnamon quills, powdered and packed into each HEIRLOOM Organic True Ceylon Cinnamon powder pack.
Uses
Brew into a tea, steep in soup, stew, stock and curries. Mix cinnamon powder with coconut sugar and sprinkle on baked goods, fruits, waffles, pancakes, hot beverages, cereal, yogurt, or even ice cream! Blend into smoothies and cocktails. Soak overnight oats with a dash of cinnamon powder, healthy seeds, and nuts.
Flavour
Ceylon cinnamon is subtle, floral and delicate unlike its lesser , more woody-flavored substitute Cassia. Depending on the harvest and season every batch of Ceylon Cinnamon can vary in color and to a minor degree in taste as it is a natural cottage-industry product that does not use any chemical refining, additives, or preservatives to standardize product like with large-scale commercially grown and heavily processed spices
Ingredient – 100% powdered bark from Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(Cinnamomum Verum)
Storage
Keep airtight in the pantry, away from sunlight and damp. Its potency and flavor remain strong as long as it is stored airtight. With a best before of two years from the manufacture date, Ceylon Cinnamon remains safe to use for even longer periods as long as it is stored with minimal exposure to light, air, and moisture. This is why HEIRLOOM Ceylon Cinnamon is packed at the origin, in the very region it is harvested from. This seals the freshness and reduces exposure from day one until the pack is opened by you!
There is nothing else. No refining or coloring. 100% zero-waste, no bi-products. This product is internationally accredited by Control Union; Certified Organic (EU and USDA NOP), ISO and/or HACCP certified.
Benefits
Ceylon cinnamon has many health benefits :
- Rich in antioxidants ( ranks high in its antioxidant potential amongst other spices)
- Reduces insulin resistance by mimicking insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
- Improves glucose intolerance and has anti-inflammatory potential.
- Can enhance natural protection degenerative neural disorders
- Good for the gut and improves overall digestive health
Read more research-based information, here.
When taking Cinnamon for therapeutic purposes, make sure to buy authentic Ceylon Cinnamon. The cheaper alternative Cassia has higher levels of Coumarine which when consumed frequently can affect negatively impact certain organs in the body due o its blood-thinning properties. So ensure you only use a reliable brand of Ceylon Cinnamon if you are using cinnamon for its therapeutic benefits. Read more about the differences
Packaging and recycling
30g bag in box, 500g, 1kg bags. Dispose of the soft plastic bag in the supermarket collection bin. The card box can be disposed of in your recycling bin. The reason we use a clear bag for spices is so you can see the product in the clear window in the front of the box before you buy. The box protects the product by reducing exposure to light thereby protecting the potency of the spice.
Advice when spices are used as a supplement: Most of these ancient spices have flavored our foods for centuries and are safe to consume regularly when used as a spice; a small proportion of ingredient when making foods. It would be very hard to overdose on a spice when it is a minute part of a food recipe. With recent research and articles highlighting the medicinal properties and health attributes of these spices, rather than just consuming it straight away as a supplement, it is always advisable to consult a nutritionist or doctor, if using this product as an ongoing treatment for a health issue. A health care provider may recommend a specific dosage depending on a person’s age, weight, and medical condition.
