Description
Use:
- Culinary: Cinnamon powder is used in baking (cakes, cookies, pastries), beverages (tea, coffee, mulled wine), and savory dishes (curries, stews, sauces). It is also a key ingredient in spice blends like garam masala and pumpkin spice.
- Condiments: Used to flavor cereals, fruit dishes, and desserts. It can also be sprinkled on toast, oatmeal, and yogurt.
- Medicinal: Traditionally used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and inflammation. It is also known for its potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
Origin:
- Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka, India, and Myanmar. It has been traded globally for centuries, making its way into various culinary traditions around the world. The most common types of cinnamon are Ceylon (true cinnamon) and Cassia.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon Powder:
- Antioxidant Rich: Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants that help protect the body from oxidative stress.
- Anti-inflammatory Properties: It can help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Blood Sugar Control: Studies suggest cinnamon can improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels.
- Heart Health: Regular consumption may help reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.
- Antimicrobial: It has natural antimicrobial properties that can help fight infections.
Indian Name of Cinnamon Powder:
- Hindi: दालचीनी पाउडर (Dalchini Powder)
- Tamil: இலவங்கப்பட்டை தூள் (Ilavangappattai Thool)
- Telugu: దాల్చిన చెక్క పొడి (Dālchina Chekka Podi)
- Kannada: ಚಕ್ಕೆ ಪುಡಿ (Chakke Pudi)
- Malayalam: കറുവപ്പട്ട പൊടി (Karuvappatta Podi)
- Bengali: দারচিনি গুঁড়ো (Darchini Guro)
- Gujarati: દાલચિની પાઉડર (Dalchini Powder)
- Marathi: दालचिनी पूड (Dalchini Pood)
- Odia: ଦାଳଚିନି ଗୁଣ୍ଡ (Dālacini Gunda)
Foreign Name of Cinnamon Powder:
- French: poudre de cannelle
- German: Zimtpulver
- Italian: polvere di cannella
- Spanish: polvo de canela
- Portuguese: pó de canela
- Dutch: kaneelpoeder
- Russian: корица порошок (koritsa poroshok)
- Arabic: مسحوق القرفة (masḥūq al-qirfah)
- Turkish: tarçın tozu
