Cardamom is one of the world’s very ancient spices. It is native to the East originating in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, where it grows wild. Today it also grows in Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Indo China and Tanzania. The ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom seeds as a tooth cleaner; the Greeks and Romans used it as a perfume. Vikings came upon cardamom about one thousand years ago, in Constantinople, and introduced it into Scandinavia, where it remains popular to this day. Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only to saffron. It is often adulterated and there are many inferior substitutes from cardamom-related plants, such as Siam cardamom, Nepal cardamom, winged Java cardamom, and bastard cardamom. However, it is only Elettaria cardamomum which is the true cardamom. Indian cardamom is known in two main varieties: Malabar cardamom and Mysore cardamom.
Ceylon cinnamon has been hailed as the "true cinnamon" or the "real cinnamon" that possesses outstanding health benefits especially for the diabetics and those challenged by obesity and high cholesterol issues. Unfortunately this cinnamon which is native to Sri Lanka and sourced from the plant Cinnamomum Zeylanicum A highly valued culinary and medicinal spice. Price can be up to 10 times more than the Cassia/Chinese cinnamon. Contains a small, negligible amount of coumarin, a naturally occurring blood-thinning substance. Recommended for regular use, e.g. for correcting blood sugar level. Thin and paper-like textured bark that forms multiple layers when rolled up. Tan brown in colour.
CINNAMON (Cannamomum Zeylanicum Breyn or Cinnamomum Verum) from the Hill / Forest of Far-East Himalayan Region of INDIA (towards Myanmar Border) is Premium and rich in Fragrance, Flavor & Taste. Nutritionally its quite good as comes from the SOIL which itself is Very Pious. Available in Premium Rolls & Sticks.
Variety: CINNAMON Product Type: Single Herbs & Spices Drying Process: AD, Air Drying Style: Dried Processing Type: Raw Shape: Stick Color: Natural Brown Place of Origin: Vietnam Shelf Life: 2 years Brand Name: 99 Gold Data Model Number: Toni (+84 364779545) Moisture: 10 - 12% Length: 8 - 45cm Packing: In carton