The super-food of the Gods. Raw cacao benefits every function of the body. One of the many facts about chocolate is that it is the highest source of magnesium and chromium of any food! Magnesium is the most deficient mineral in the average human. All of the compounds found in raw cacao benefits longevity in humans.
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The good: This food is very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Protein, Potassium and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper and Manganese.
Ceylon Cinnamon | Cassia/Chinese Cinnamon |
A highly valued culinary and medicinal spice. Price can be up to 10 times more than the Cassia/Chinese cinnamon. | Commonly available and very cheap. You get a bag of the sticks for less than a dollar. |
Contains a small, negligible amount of coumarin, a naturally ocurring blood-thinning substance. Recommended for regular use, eg for correcting blood sugar level. | Contains a high level of coumarin content which can be harmful for the liver and kidney when consumed daily or regularly. Not a concern for occasional use. (Note: Saigon Cinnamon, a type of cinnamon from Vietnam that shares a similar appearance with Cassia, also contains a relatively high level of Coumarin.) |
Tan brown in colour. | Reddish dark brown. |
Thin and paper-like textured bark that forms multiple layers when rolled up. | Uneven thick bark that forms only a few layers when rolled up. |
Fragile, easily broken. | Tough, difficult (if not impossible) to grind to powder with an electric home kitchen grinder. |
Delicate, sweet with subtle notes of clove. Creates an excellent flavor profile for pastries, cakes and desserts. | Pungent, full-bodied taste. Suitable for Chinese braised meat recipes. |
Mostly originated from Sri Lanka and used in most part of Europe. | Primarily sourced from China and supplied to the USA and Asia. |