Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices and a superfood owing to the large number of health benefits it offers.

It is extracted from the inner bark of trees known as Cinnamomum. Its plants grow around 8-17 m in length. It is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices.

The spice consists of the dried inner bark and is brown in colour and has a delicately fragrant aroma and a warm sweet flavour. It is used in flavouring a variety of foods from confections to curries. It is also used as an aromatic condiment in a variety of cuisines.
It can be used in baked goods, desserts and drinks to add savoury flavour to dishes.

Daalchini has numerous health benefits like:
They are full of vital nutrients as well cinnamon is aid in loose weight and decreasing inflammation. It is loaded with antioxidants and is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties which help in repairing tissue damage and fight infections. It helps in lowering the LDL cholesterol and triglycerides and total cholesterol thus becoming a great aid in reducing blood pressure and the risk of heart diseases. For those suffering from type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, cinnamon can do wonders as resistance to insulin in the blood is vastly reduced by consuming cinnamon.