Description
Use:
- Culinary: Cinnamon sticks are widely used as a spice and flavoring agent in cooking and baking. They impart a warm, sweet, and woody aroma to dishes. They are often used in making mulled wine, spiced cider, desserts (such as cinnamon rolls and apple pie), and savory dishes (like curries and stews).
- Beverages: Cinnamon sticks are commonly used in hot beverages like tea and coffee to add flavor and aroma.
- Decorative: They are sometimes used as a garnish or decoration in food presentations.
Origin:
- Cinnamon sticks are aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of cinnamon trees, primarily Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon) and Cinnamomum cassia (Chinese cinnamon or cassia). Originating from Southeast Asia, particularly Sri Lanka and Kerala in India.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon Sticks:
- Antioxidant Properties: Cinnamon contains polyphenol antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Anti-inflammatory: It has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory effects, which may benefit conditions like arthritis.
- Blood Sugar Control: Cinnamon may help improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for individuals with diabetes or insulin resistance.
- Heart Health: Some studies suggest that cinnamon may improve heart health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
- Anti-microbial: Cinnamon has antimicrobial properties that may help inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, making it useful for food preservation and combating infections.
Indian Name of Cinnamon Sticks:
- Hindi: दालचीनी (Dalchini)
- Tamil: இலவங்கப்பட்டை (Ilavangapattai)
- Telugu: దాల్చిన (Dalchina)
- Kannada: ದಾಲ್ಚಿನಿ (Dalchini)
- Malayalam: കറുവ (Karuvapatta)
- Bengali: দারুচিনি (Daruchini)
- Gujarati: તજ (Taj)
- Marathi: दालचिनी (Dalchini)
- Odia: ଦାଲଚିନି (Dalachini)
Foreign Name of Cinnamon Sticks:
- Spanish: canela en rama
- French: bâton de cannelle
- German: Zimtstange
- Italian: bastoncino di cannella
- Portuguese: pau de canela
- Dutch: kaneelstokje
- Russian: корица палочка (koritsa palochka)
- Arabic: قرفة عود (qirfa oud)
- Turkish: tarçın çubuğu