YPI WHOLE SPICES KERALA CINNAMON DALCHINI STICKS  (200 g)

The cinnamon plant is a small, evergreen bushy tree belonging to the family of Lauraceae or Laurel of the genus, Cinnamomum. This novel spice is native to Sri Lankan island but also grow in many other countries such as Indonesia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, India, China. Traditionally, the outer cambium (bark) of mature cinnamon tree bruised using a brass rod, which is then peeled off from the tree. In the processing units, this layer sliced into long strips which are then rolled by hand into "quills" and allowed to dry in the sunlight OTHER NAMES:In Hindi, it is known as Dalchini. Malayalis and Tamilians refer to this as Karuvapatta and Lavangam in their respective languages. Dalchini Chakke is the name in Kannada and Telugu. HEALTH BENEFITS: Cinnamon has been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments like bronchitis. It has astringent; stimulant and carminative properties and can check nausea and vomiting. The cinnamon bark oil has anti-fungal properties. Used externally in toothache, neuralgia and rheumatism. COOKING WITH CINNAMON: To keep intact its fragrance and flavor; cinnamon spice is ground just before preparing dishes and added at the last moment in the recipes since prolonged cooking results in evaporation of its essential oils. Cinnamon sticks can impart flavor to a dish or sauce during the cooking process and then be discarded before serving. STORAGE: Cinnamon is available in either stick or powder form. Whole sticks should be stored in cool, dry, dark place, in airtight glass containers for many months and can be milled using hand-held mill as and when required. Ground/powder cinnamon spice should be stored in the refrigerator inside sealed containers and should be used as early as possible since it loses its flavor quickly. WHY YAY PRODUCTS INDIA? No artificial colours or preservatives. All our products are natural and directly sourced from homes in which they are cultivated. They are cleaned and packaged with utmost regard to quality and hygiene. Consistency in aroma, taste and quality. •We ensure that what is printed on our labels is what is in our product. Our first priority is always the health of our customers. Our gratitude is expressed in our quality.