Indonesian Cinnamon (Whole)

Cinnamon is a spice with a leading role in our cuisine, widely used around the world in many foods and sweets. The use and trade of cinnamon dates back to ancient times, as cinnamon was so important that it was considered a gift for kings and gods.

It is used in food mainly in red sauces to give a sweet, spicy taste and wonderful smell. The most common use of cinnamon is certainly in sweets. Cinnamon pairs beautifully with apple, so it's definitely used in the apple pie recipe, and it's also great sprinkled on fresh fruit. Cinnamon is also added to pretzels, donuts, spicy candies, coffee and tea.

Cinnamon has also been used for its many medicinal uses. It has antimicrobial, diuretic, antiepileptic and diaphoretic effects, helps digestion and protects the stomach from ulcers.

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