Cassia Cinnamon

Cinnamomum cassia · Ròu Guì Aquecedor

Sweet woody spice rich in cinnamaldehyde — a half-teaspoon transforms oatmeal, coffee and baked fruit.

Cassia cinnamon is the warm, sweet spice found in kitchens from Guangzhou to Paris. Just a pinch adds warmth and depth to oatmeal, baked fruit and coffee, while its essential oil is dominated by cinnamaldehyde, the compound behind most modern research interest.

Destaques nutricionais

• ✓Contains cinnamaldehyde-rich essential oil
• ✓Source of polyphenols and manganese
• ✓Naturally sweet — helps reduce added sugar
• ✓Works in sweet and savoury dishes alike

Usos alimentares cotidianos

• ●Dusted on oatmeal, yogurt and baked apples
• ●Stirred into coffee, chai or hot cocoa
• ●Added to slow-braised meats and stewed fruit
• ●Blended into granola and energy balls

Como aproveitar

0.5–2g daily (about 1/4 to 1 teaspoon). Ceylon cinnamon is a lower-coumarin alternative for very frequent use.

Pesquisa moderna

Randomised trials link regular cinnamon intake with modest improvements in fasting glucose and lipid markers, and in-vitro work demonstrates potent antioxidant activity of cinnamaldehyde.

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