Lovers of Biriyani Caution பிரியாணி பிரியர்கள் அதிர்ச்சி ஈரல் சிறுநீரகம் குடல் புற்றுநோய் பாதிப்பு

Warning to Biryani Lovers Cassia Cinnamon Affect health and make series health issue. Cassia and Cceylon cinnamon What Is Cinnamon? Cinnamon is a spice created from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. Strips of the inner bark are dried until they curl into rolls known as cinnamon sticks or quills. These can then be ground into powder or made into an extract. The unique properties of this spice come from its essential oils and compounds, particularly cinnamaldehyde (1). This compound gives cinnamon its flavor and aroma, and is also responsible for many of its health benefits. Cassia Cinnamon Cassia cinnamon comes from the Cinnamomum cassia tree, also called Cinnamomum aromaticum. It originated in Southern China and is also known as Chinese cinnamon. However, there are several subspecies now widely grown across Eastern and Southern Asia (2). Cassia tends to be a dark brown-red color with thicker sticks and a rougher texture than Ceylon cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon is considered lower quality. It is very cheap and is the type most commonly consumed around the world. Almost all cinnamon found in supermarkets is the cassia variety. Cassia has long been used in cooking and in traditional Chinese medicine. Roughly 95% of its oil is cinnamaldehyde, which gives cassia a very strong, spicy flavor Ceylon Cinnamon Ceylon, or "true cinnamon," is native to Sri Lanka and southern parts of India. It's made from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum verum tree. Ceylon is tan-brown in color and contains many tight sticks with soft layers. These features provide a highly desirable quality and texture. Ceylon cinnamon is less common and has long been prized as a cooking spice. It is quite expensive compared to the more common cassia variety. It's described as having a delicate and mildly sweet flavor suitable for desserts. Approximately 50–63% of its essential oil is cinnamaldehyde, which is quite low compared to cassia. This explains its milder aroma and flavor How to Identify Ceylon vs Cassia Some bottles of powdered cinnamon may not specify which variety of cinnamon it contains. however, Ceylon cinnamon will generally be labeled on the bottle. If you have unlabeled, whole cinnamon sticks — which are actually the plant bark — the rolled bark of Ceylon cinnamon (left) will be thinner and multilayered compared to the thicker bark of its Cassia cousin (right) Ceylon vs Cassia: 9 things you need to know about your cinnamon But wait, there’s more. There’s always more. So while the Cassia variety can become an issue if you have pre-existing medical conditions, or are taking medications that may become a cause for concern, you may not need to be terribly concerned if you’re not ingesting too much. How does one determine “too much?” A few ways, but first let’s look at how much Cassia Cinnamon is required for a minimum lethal dosage. Cassia: Also called “regular” cinnamon, this is the most commonly used type. Ceylon: Known as “true” cinnamon, Ceylon has a lighter and less bitter taste. Cassia cinnamon has been linked to many other side effects May Cause Liver Damage May Increase the Risk of Cancer May Cause Low Blood Sugar May Cause Breathing Problems