120000
World production of cinnamon (2003‐2012), FAO Stat
1 ‐ Indonesia
20000
40000
60000
80000
100000
Volume (tonnes)
2‐ China
4 ‐ Sri Lanka
3 ‐ Vietnam
0
Countries
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Uses
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Culinary spice for flavor and aroma
•
Effective against fungal, bacterial and viral infections
•
Have antispasmodic properties
•
Useful for diabetes, hypercholesterolemia and
inflammatory conditions
•
Food preservative
•
Antioxidant
•
Source of nutrients – manganese, iron, calcium,
dietary fiber
