Cinnamon is a gastronomic ingredient that is obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree.
Cinnamon is an ingredient widely used in gastronomy . It is the bark of the branches of a tree that, when the epidermis is removed, has a characteristic flavor and aroma .
The cinnamon tree , also called cinnamon , is part of the Lauraceae family. A native of Sri Lanka , it can measure about eight meters, has white flowers and produces a fruit that is a dark berry.
Cinnamon sticks can be used to flavor or aromatize a preparation. Generally, however, it is used ground in sweet recipes . In many countries, cinnamon is used to make rice pudding , a very popular dessert. An alcoholic drink known as canelazo is also produced with cinnamon.
Medicinal use of cinnamon
Cinnamon tea , on the other hand, is attributed properties against colds and flu .
It is interesting to note that cinnamon is used in countless home remedies and that modern science has corroborated several of its benefits . First of all, we can say that it has a rich content of antioxidants, substances that protect our body against the action of so-called free radicals . The polyphenols contained in cinnamon are of high quality, and that is why it surpasses many other foods with antioxidant properties, such as garlic and oregano.
On the other hand, cinnamon is also used to cure inflammation and swelling of various parts of the body, to treat cases of gout or arthritis, various infections and external wounds.
Heart problems are among the most feared, and cinnamon also helps reduce the risk of suffering from them. Both for patients with cardiovascular diseases and for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol or obesity, among other conditions that increase the chances of heart disorders, cinnamon is a more than beneficial food.
Diabetics are recommended to consume cinnamon because it can improve their sensitivity to insulin, which is essential for regulating metabolism and the body's energy levels in general. In fact, cinnamon helps lower blood sugar levels, and has been proven to reduce the percentage of glucose that enters the bloodstream after meals and the degradation of carbohydrates.
Multiple gastronomic preparations are prepared with cinnamon.
a tone
Due to the similarity with the color of this bark, it can be said that an animal is cinnamon.
This is how horses, dogs and other species that exhibit a brown coat are classified.
Cinnamon as a name
In Brazil , there is a municipality called Canela . This town is located in the state of Río Grande do Sul and has tourist attractions such as the Caracol waterfall , which is located inside a protected area.
The Chilean province of Choapa , in the Coquimbo region , also has a commune called Canela . Several wind farms operate on its surface of almost 2,200 square kilometers.
Canela , meanwhile, is the stage name of Gigliola Zecchin , an Argentine journalist, broadcaster, editor and writer (born in Italy ) with extensive experience .
As a proper name, Canela is the name given in Spanish to a character in the video game Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS portable console. It is a dog that assists the mayor of the town, controlled by the player. The game puts us in charge of the well-being of the neighbors and the progress of the place, and for this it is necessary to have the help of Canela , who is in charge of teaching us the basic rules and helping us launch construction and renovation projects, among others. things.