Cinnamon sticks 8 cm for a warm touch in sweet and savoury dishes

Cinnamon sticks 8 cm add a warm, slightly spicy flavour to various meals and sweets. They can be used in stews and curries, but can also be used in desserts such as custard and pudding. Next to giving a delicious aroma to your meal, cinnamon sticks 8 cm are also very healthy. For example, it has an anti-inflammatory effect and supports healthy heart and blood vessels. You can buy cinnamon sticks 8 cm at Natural Spices online in a package of 250 grams, 1 kilo or 20 kilos. After purchase you keep them in a dry and dark place.

Where do cinnamon sticks come from?

The cinnamon tree grows in warm, wet climates. They grow especially in Sri Lanka, China and Indonesia, which are the largest exporting countries of this spice. The thin inner bark of the cinnamon tree is dried and rolls up automatically during drying. In this way the cinnamon sticks are created.
There are several cinnamon varieties, the best known are Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is somewhat spicier and sweeter than Ceylon cinnamon. By the way, ground cinnamon originates from the grinding of the sticks.

How to use Ceylon cinnamon sticks 8 cm?

Ceylon cinnamon sticks 8 cm cannot be consumed directly. They are intended for cooking or stewing in a dish. You add them at the beginning of the preparation and remove them just before serving. They are very suitable for hot preparation. In savoury dishes they add warm and slightly spicy notes. The big difference between cinnamon sticks and cinnamon powder is that the sticks only release flavour, while the powder adds flavour as well as colour. When using cinnamon powder there is a risk of a bitter taste if you heat the powder too long. This will not happen when using cinnamon sticks 8 cm.

Cinnamon is healthy

Cinnamon is known for its various positive effects on your health. For example, it is healthy because it has an anti-inflammatory effect. Cinnamon sticks help protect your body against harmful substances and damaged cells. Are you convinced of the usefulness of cinnamon in your kitchen and medicine cabinet?? At Natural Spices you can easily order it and it will be delivered quickly to your home.