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Cinnamon is a spice used in both sweet and savory dishes because of its pungent odor and flavor.
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Harvest
Wild cinnamon trees can grow to enormous heights, but harvesting trees are generally pruned at two years, to harvest a special type of young cinnamon bark called tillering.A mature tree, one three years of growth or older, is then harvested twice annually. Sprouts and stems are pruned from the tree and the bark is stripped, rolled and dried.
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Benefits
~~Cinnamon is used to freshen breath.~~Cinnamon bark can provide relief for minor toothache pain.
~~Cinnamon has shown promise in helping diabetics keep blood sugar level.
~~Cinnamon helps with circulation and blood flow, though it can, in over-abundance, cause blood clotting issues.
~~Cinnamon is considered to be an aphrodisiac.
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More About Cinnamon
Cinnamon comes from the bark of a small evergreen tree named cinnamomum zeylanicum, native to Sri Lanka and south India. The flavor comes from an essential oil that makes up less than 1% of its composition.Cassia, a close relative to the Cinnamon tree, is found in Asia is most likely what is sold as cinnamon in the United States. The Cassia bark is similar to cinnamon but with a stronger flavor and a harder, thicker bark. Botanically, the two are related.
Cinnamon is commonly used in desserts, coffee drinks, cereals, and Middle Eastern food. Cinnamon is perfectly paired with nutmeg for savory and sweet dishes as well.
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