There are different types of cinnamon. There are 4 types : Cassia, Korintje, Saigon, and Ceylon.
Cassia is a Chinese cinnamon. This tree grows in abundance in China. The flavor of it is a sharp intense flavor, has a reddish-brown hue. The sticks are hard and woody.
Korintje is Indonesian cinnamon. Family of Cassia, but native to Southeast Asia. Because, it is even cheaper than the Cassia from China, it is mostly seen and purchased in the grocery stores in America. The disadvantage for it though is the high content of coumarin, a potentially harmful compound (for some people) in cinnamon.
Saigon is Vietnamese cinnamon also a member of the Cassia family. It is likely not found in the spice section because it is more expensive and harder to come by. It is much more flavorful with even less of sweetness to it.
Then we have saved the best for last, Ceylon cinnamon. This is considered the True cinnamon. It is taken from the crumbly inner bark of the Ceylon tree. It is light brown and the flavor is delicate and sweet. It is harder to find and much more expensive than the Cassia cinnamons. This plant is harder to produce thus making it more expensive.
The varieties share a sweet and spicy flavor, but their health benefits differ quite a bit.
The 2 main benefits of the Cassia cinnamon are blood sugar regulation and using it as a mosquito repellent. Other than that, there are not many good reasons for using this cinnamon, except that it is the cheaper version. These cinnamons remember do have coumarin in them and at high quantities it can be harmful to the body causing liver damage. Who knew?!!
Ceylon has great benefits as well and is used for medicinal purposes.
It offers Properties with powerful antioxidance.
Has anti-cancer benefits
is a natural preservative
been known to improve blood pressure
may reduce allergy symptoms
anti-inflammatory benefits
antibacterial properties
benefits your brain health
a natural antidepressant
helps prevent diabetes and metablolic syndrome
****There are many good benefits of Ceylon cinnamon but if you have heard “to much of a good thing can be harmful”*****
to much cinnamon in some people can cause heartburn, indigestion, and mild sweating.
DISCLAIMER:
I am not a medical professional. I am simply sharing imformation that has been brought to my attention. Please do not take this as medical advise. You should always check with your doctor when changing up or starting something new to improve your health. I do my best to be as accurate as possible, doing your own research will make sure you decide what is best for your health.
