Especias y Hierbas

Cinnamon stick

Cinnamon stick
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Ingredient Information

Name

Cinnamon stick

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

1,492 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Cinnamon stick

The cinnamon stick is a highly valued ingredient in cooking for its sweet and warm aroma and its slightly spicy and fragrant flavor. It comes from the rolled bark of the cinnamon tree, native to tropical regions such as Sri Lanka, India, and parts of Southeast Asia. In gastronomy, it is used in both sweet and savory preparations, infusions, desserts, stews, and hot beverages.

The cinnamon stick not only adds flavor but also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in addition to helping improve digestion and regulate blood sugar levels. It is a natural ingredient that enhances and balances the flavor profile of many traditional and contemporary recipes.

In the Hispanic American world, the cinnamon stick may also be known as whole cinnamon or simply cinnamon bark. It is important to distinguish it from ground cinnamon, as its use and effect in cooking can vary depending on the preparation.

Nutritional Properties

1.83mg
zinc
53.1g
fiber
10mg
sodium
1002mg
calcium
0mcg
folate
1.24g
fats
8.32mg
iron
431mg
potassium
247
calories
64mg
phosphorus
0mcg
lycopene
60mg
magnesium
4g
proteins
23IU
vitamin a
3.8mg
vitamin c
0.12mg
vitamin b6
80.59g
carbohydrates

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