Description
- Cinnamon sticks, often referred to as quills are hollow rolled pieces of tree bark measuring 7 to 10 centimeters in length.
- The surface of the stick is red brown and rough to the touch.
- Inside Cinnamon sticks bear a darker, grey brown hue with a smooth and powdery texture.
- A sweet and woody flavour, cinnamon has a slight citrusy note, and its spicy taste is often likened to the powerful punch of cloves.
- Other than the texture, there is no difference between ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks in flavour, but it's the way they are used which differs.
- Cinnamon contains antioxidants, which are a healthy component of the diet that help neutralize free radicals, preventing them from damaging cells in the body.
- Cinnamaldehyde also has some antibacterial properties and might slow down the growth of cancerous cells.