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Organic 3-4 inch Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks (Quills)

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Description

Organic Ceylon (true) Cinnamon Sticks are nature at its best.

Organic Ceylon (True) Cinnamon sticks (or quills) are curled slices of cinnamon bark.  Ceylon cinnamon or cinnamomum zeylanicum is a very special spice with a rich, sweet taste that transports you to foreign places. It has a very high cinnamaldehyde content.  Ceylon cinnamon (or true cinnamon) is a purer form and has more potent properties.

This rich brown-orange bark has a characteristic aromatic taste and comes all the way from Sri Lanka where the cinnamon tree grows.

The inner bark is gently dried with warm air and it naturally curls into quills. Cinnamon is great if you are trying to cut down on sugar or honey as it has a sweetness which can replace your normal sugar fix – some people like to make a tea from cinnamon, clove and cumin.

Cinnamon sticks go really well in slow cook recipes such as tagines.  If you prefer powdered cinnamon try our organic ceylon cinnamon powder.

Whats special about Ceylon cinnamon?

Not all cinnamon is created equal.  The more common cassia variety found in most supermarkets contains high levels of coumarin which can be toxic to the liver.  Ceylon cinnamon contains so little coumarin that it often doesnt show up on testing.  Organic Ceylon is a higher grade product containing higher levels of cinnamons beneficial essential oil ( cinnamaldehyde).  It is safe to consume in large quantities on a regular basis, whereas cassia cinnamon is not due to its coumarin content.

Which Cinnamon is best for me?

If you are a cinnamon lover and want to use it regularly, then Organic Ceylon Cinnamon is the best choice for you.  If you use cinnamon a couple of times a year for a tagine then it might not matter so much in your case.  Personally we keep Ceylon Cinnamon on hand at all times for sweet and savoury dishes as well as a warming addition to herbal teas and mylks.  We feel much happier knowing the quality and safety of Ceylon.

Ingredients: Organic Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)

Origin: Sri Lanka

Allergen Information: Packed on premises that handle gluten, tree nuts, sesame, soya, peanuts.

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Nutritional Information

Typical Nutrient Values: Amount per 100g:
Energy 1033kj/247kcal
Fat 1.2g
of which saturates 0.3g
Carbohydrate 27.5g
of which sugars 2.2g
Fibre 53.1g
Protein 4g
Salt 0.025g
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Storage

For optimum freshness keep in a cool place away from moisture and direct sunlight.  Store in a tightly sealed bag or container.

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Family Tip:

  1. Cinnamon gives a delicious flavour to sweet dishes and desserts such as rice pudding, granola bars and porridge.
  2. We also love it in Moroccan tagine dishes for an extra dimension of flavour and authenticity.
  3. Ceylon cinnamon quills make fantastic hot chocolate and mulled wine.