Cinnamon is one of the most famous and beloved spices in Russia. Hearing this word immediately brings to mind the smell of fresh baking: all those apple pies and curled buns, and what cheesecakes are obtained with it! This cassia cinnamon, from Indonesia, is ground in the same place where it was collected. It is very different from its counterparts from the supermarket window: it does not contain flour, powdered sugar and flavors, which are often added by unscrupulous manufacturers to reduce the cost of the product. By the way, cinnamon, traditionally a “sweet” spice, can also be successfully used in the preparation of vegetable dishes, homemade ketchup and even soups, if prepared according to recipes from India and Arab countries. In folk medicine and Ayurveda, cinnamon also has many useful uses: it is used to increase immunity and performance, to improve heart function, from diseases of the genitourinary tract, and as an anti-cold remedy. Cinnamon is rich in vitamin C, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc.