Cinnamon is a spice which is used in almost every Indian household. It is known not only for its taste and aroma, but also for its health benefits. This spice is known for controlling blood sugar, improving digestion and also for its antioxidant properties. However, for the last few years, deception has been going on in its name. Nearly crores of people of India become victims of this fraud every day. Let us explain the whole story to you in this news.
Are we really eating fake cinnamon?
Actually, the thing that you have been considering as cinnamon for years. Eating taxes is something else altogether. This "caster shell" (Cassia) is called. It is somewhat similar to cinnamon in appearance, smell and taste. But it’s not cinnamon. You can become seriously ill by eating this. Its price in the market is much lower than cinnamon. In the picture given above you can clearly see the difference between the two.
The biggest differences between the two
"caster shell" There are many differences between (Cassia) and real cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum). The biggest difference is that both of them are obtained from different trees. The castor shell tree is in the Cinnamomum cassia family, while the true cinnamon tree is in the Cinnamomum verum family. Apart from this, there is a lot of difference in the chemical properties of both, especially the amount of coumarin. Where the quantity of coumarin is very high in Castor Shell (Cassia). Whereas the amount of coumarin in real cinnamon is less.
Let us tell you, coumarin is a type of chemical compound, which is normally found in herbs and spices. Its excessive quantity can be harmful for the body. Taking it in large quantities can also cause liver problems and kidney problems. Apart from this, eating it for a long time also increases the chances of serious diseases like cancer.
How to identify fake cinnamon
If you buy packet cinnamon, If you are buying then Cinnamomun will be written on your packet. Whereas if it is a fake one then Cassia will be written on it. But this facility is not available in loose cinnamon. If you are buying loose cinnamon then you can identify it by looking at it. Apart from this, you can also identify it by its color and aroma.
