Kurundu is the name given to Ceylon Cinnamon is it’s native language Sinhales. The English name for this spice “ Cinnamon “ has been borrowed from a Semitic tongue, cf. Old Hebrew kinamom [קנמון]
Five reasons why you should buy Kurundu from Dru Era
1. Kurundu has the lowest Coumarin content
Cassia which is sold as Cinnamon in the USA has more than 1250 times more Coumarin than Kurundu or Ceylon Cinnamon.
What is Coumarin ?
Coumarin is a flavoring which is found in high concentrations in “Cassia” .Relatively small amounts of Coumarin can damage the liver of particularly sensitive individuals.
Kurundu or Ceylon Cinnamon only contains very low levels of Coumarin (0.004%) which is considered safe for consumption. By contrast, “Cassia” contains high levels of Coumarin ( 5%) and large amounts of this cinnamon should not, therefore, be consumed.
2. Kurundu is grown free of chemicals and pesticides.
Our Kurundu or Ceylon Cinnamon is grown free of chemicals and pesticides.
3. Kurundu is much sweeter than Cassia.
Kurundu or Ceylon Cinnamon is much sweeter than “Cassia”, hence you could reduce on the sugar in all your recipes. Ceylon Cinnamon has a more refined taste than the harsh taste of “Cassia”.
4. Kurundu is shipped to you within days of harvest.
We are the only company in the world that grinds your Cinnamon with days of dispatch.
5.We ships all our products pure and straight from Ceylon.
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