Is there any nutrient food value in cinnamin?

Answer 1

In 1 tbsp of cinnamon-

Calories 18
Calories from Fat 2

Total Fat 0.2g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 2mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 5.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 0.3g

Answer 2

Cinnamon bark is widely used as a spice. It is principally employed in cookery as a condiment and flavouring material, being largely used in the preparation of some kinds of desserts, chocolate and spicy candies and liqueurs. In the Middle East, it is often used in savory dishes of chicken and lamb. In America, cinnamon and sugar are often used to flavor cereals and fruits, especially apples. It can also be used in pickling. In medicine it acts like other volatile oils and once had a reputation as a cure for colds. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and other problems of the digestive system [1].

Cinnamon is high in antioxidant activity (PMID 16190627, PMID 10077878). The essential oil of cinnamon also has antimicrobial properties (PMID 16104824). This property may allow cinnamon to extend the shelf life of foods.

In the media, "cinnamon" has been reported to have remarkable pharmacological effects in the treatment of type II diabetes. However, the plant material used in the study (PMID 14633804) was actually Cassia, as opposed to true cinnamon. The confusion in nomenclature is described below. Please refer to Cassia's health issues for more information about its health benefits.

Cinnamon is also used as an insect repellent. It is widely used when a manufactured insecticide is not wanted or cannot be used because of possible health side effects of alergies.

Answer 3

yes there is a nutrient value in cinnamin

Answer 4

Good question. I should think so - it was once considered to be something of value to kings of the world.

Answer 5

See the source below for information.

Answer 6

I think its supposed to lower your blood pressure.