Cinnamon
By: Brendan Vasiloff
Origin of cinnamon
It was first used in Egypt as a preforming agent for the embalming process. it was also burned for the dearth of the roman emperor Nero's wife. It was usually used as some sort of tinder for burning.
Botanical Info
Cinnamon is from inner bark of a Cinnamomum Verum tree
Common Culinary uses
Common culinary uses
Recipe: snicker doodles
3
cups
all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1
teaspoon
baking soda
2
teaspoons
cream of tartar
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt
1
cup
(2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2
cup
light brown sugar
1 1/4
cups
granulated sugar
2
large eggs
2
teaspoons
pure vanilla extract
2
teaspoons
ground cinnamon
Health Benefits
- Lower blood sugar fro people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
- Just smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.
- weight reduction
- smell helps when you have a cold
interesting facts
- Cinnamon tree is small evergreen plant that can reach 32 to 49 feet in height. Cultivated cinnamon tree is grown in the form of bush.
- Cinnamon can be used for the preservation of food because of its antimicrobial properties