cinnamon
Transcript: Taylor, Carly, Yadira Cinnamon should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place. It has a long shelf life (up to a year) but it can be preserved longer if store in a refrigerator. One of the oldest spices, used in Ancient Egypt, considered more precious then gold, has multiple uses then and now, first commodities traded regularly in Eurpope French Toast-used again, as a main ingredient/flavor enhancer Description: brown bark of a cinnamon tree, available as whole quill or ground powder, 100 varieties, sweet warm taste http://gourmet.lovetoknow.com/Where_Does_Cinnamon_Come_From Cinnamon is warm and sweet in taste and has a very nice sweet smell also Culinary Uses Cinnamon Geographical Location Cinnamon Buns-used as a main ingredient/ flavor enhancer Medicinal Purposes General History Availability Shelf Life/Storage Cinnamon has recently been found to help regulate glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients (in pill form) It also helps with insulin levels. The cinnamon spice comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree which is found in Sri Lanka. It is also found in other places with tropical climates such as Java, Burma, Borneo and other places in South America. Assorted Warm Beverages-Cinnamon sticks are added to enhance/add flavor Sources Taste/Aroma Cinnamon: A spice http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=68 Cinnamon is available ground or whole (quill). It is available in mostly any form.