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Description
"Cinnamon" is a fragrant spice made from the dried inner bark of cinnamon trees, commonly sourced from Sri Lanka, India, and China. Often used in both sweet and savory cooking, it adds warmth to baked goods, teas, stews, and meats. Ceylon cinnamon contains less coumarin, making it a safer choice for regular use. Known for its aromatic richness and culinary versatility, cinnamon powder is a essential spice that naturally elevates the flavor of countless dishes.
Category
Powders
Cinnamon Powder
Benefits
Naturally high in antioxidants: Cinnamon powder delivers potent plant compounds that help fight oxidative stress and protect cellular health.
Supports blood sugar control: Known to improve insulin sensitivity and help stabilize post-meal glucose levels.
Naturally anti-inflammatory: Contains compounds that may reduce inflammation, supporting joint and metabolic health.
Promotes heart health: May help lower LDL cholesterol and improve circulation when used regularly in meals.
Naturally high in antioxidants: Cinnamon powder delivers potent plant compounds that help fight oxidative stress and protect cellular health.
Supports blood sugar control: Known to improve insulin sensitivity and help stabilize post-meal glucose levels.
Naturally anti-inflammatory: Contains compounds that may reduce inflammation, supporting joint and metabolic health.
Promotes heart health: May help lower LDL cholesterol and improve circulation when used regularly in meals.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
2.9 | Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
5.0 | Low
References
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[10] Kumar S, Bhattacharya S, Rao D. Applications of Cinnamon in Sweet and Savory Foods. Trends in Food Science & Technology. 2020;95:135-143.