Abstract Background Cinnamon is used as a spice and an aromatic plant. Their leaves and bark are used as source of cinnamon oil. Cinnamon belongs to the Lauraceae family. Scope and approach For this review, an extensive bibliographic research on cinnamon was carried out, including its main uses, components (both nutrients and bioactive), biological activities, interactions with drugs and potential applications. Key findings and conclusions Cinnamon is a spice that can be used as a traditional medicine to control blood pressure, tumor growth, diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. The nutrient composition of cinnamon reveals a great amount of vitamins and minerals and the main bioactive compounds are polyphenols and cinnamaldehyde. The amount of bioactive compounds depends on several factors, such as the variety, part of the plant, edaphoclimatic conditions, drying conditions, extraction and analysis methods. Due to its numerous biological properties, cinnamon can be used by direct application to food, to be incorporated in active food packaging, as an active principle by the pharmaceutical industry and as a fragrance by the cosmetic industry. As a result of its various and easy forms of use, this spice presents a vast potential of new applications with health benefits for the consumers.
Cheng A., Chen X., Jin Q, Wang W., Shi J., Liu Y. (2013): Comparison of phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of red and yellow onions. Czech J. Food Sci., 31: 501–508. The total polyphenol (TP), flavonoid, proanthocyanidin (PAC) content, and antioxidant capacity of both onion va rieties (red and yellow) were compared. The content of TP, flavonoids, and PAC was determined by Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method, AlCl 3 , and by DMAC colorimetric method, respectively. The results showed that t...
the usda national nutrient database for standard reference release 25 sr25 is the major source of food composition data in the united states and provides the foundation for most public and private sector databases sr25 contains nutrient data for over 8 100 food items and up to 146 food components such as vitamins minerals amino acids and fatty acids it replaces the previous release sr24 issued in september 2011
Abstract Background Essential oils (EOs) extracted from plants have been the focus of numerous researches due to their potential in the food and pharmaceutical industries and aromatherapy. Scope and approach The effectiveness of EO may be observed in antimicrobial and antioxidant tests. Volatile compounds are present in EOs and are responsible by their biological activities, namely antimicrobial and antioxidant capacity. Several manuscripts and patents have emerged with applications of EOs and t...
Abstract Since ancient times, aromatic plants have been used in food and in folk medicine. Currently, essential oils and their compounds are attracting great interest due to their proven action to preserve food quality, to extend foodś shelf-life and due to be natural. Essential oils from Ocimum basilicum (basil), Cinnamomun cassia (cinnamon), Cinnamomun zeylanicum (cinnamon) and Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) were analyzed by Gas Chromatography coupled with Flame Ionization Detector and with...
Cinnamomum zeylanicum , popularly known as cinnamon or ceylon cinnamon refers to the tropical evergreen tree as well as the bark that is extracted from the plant. Cinnamon are recognized for its sweet flavour and aroma and used as an important spice in India in almost every del icious dishes .The spice has gained more importance due to its well uses as remedy for the treatment of various types of disorders in the Ayurvedic and folklore system of medicine in India from the era of “ Charaka samhit...
Last. Imca Sampers(UGent: Ghent University)H-Index: 25
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Fresh and minimally processed fish and meat are easy targets for microbial spoilage. The demand for natural alternatives to synthetic additives increases. In this study essential oil (EOs) in marinades were used on fish and meat and the effect on the microbial growth during storage was assessed. EOs from Oreganum compactum (oregano), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (cinnamon), and Thymus zygis ct. Thymol (thyme) were chosen. The marinade was composed of water, Na-lactate/lactic acid buffer (2 w/w %), NaCl...
Last. Barbara J. Stoecker(OSU: Oklahoma State University–Stillwater)H-Index: 31
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Cinnamon (肉桂 rou gui) has in vitro insulin potentiating activity, and proanthocyanidins from cinnamon prevent in vitro formation of advanced glycation end products. Some human studies were equivocal, but several have shown beneficial effects of cinnamon supplementation on circulating glucose, lipids, and/or insulin. This placebo-controlled double-blind trial tested the effects of a dried water extract of cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) on circulating glucose, lipids, insulin, and insulin resistance...
Abstract Objective To investigate the antibacterial activity of cinnamon oil alone and in combination with a multipurpose contact lens disinfectant solution (MPS) as well as tobramycin against multi drμg resistant conjunctival bacteria both in planktonic and sessile forms. Methods Minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of tobramycin and cinnamon oil against 19 bacterial strains were investigated against planktonic and sessile cells by micro-dilution methods. Synergistic effects were determined ...
#1Gong-Min Lin(NTU: National Taiwan University)H-Index: 1
#2Yu Han Chen(NTU: National Taiwan University)H-Index: 1
Last. Shang-Tzen Chang(NTU: National Taiwan University)H-Index: 59
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This is the first report concerning the α-glucosidase, α-amylase and protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) inhibitory activities of cinnamon twig extracts. Comparing the antihyperglycemic activity of renewable plant parts, indigenous cinnamon (Cinnamomum osmophloeum; 土肉桂 tǔ rou gui) twig extracts (CoTE) showed better α-glucosidase and α-amylase activities than leaf, 2-cm branch and 5-cm branch extracts. Chemotype of C. osmophloeum has no influence on the antihyperglycemic activities and proant...
Abstract Three synthetic phenolic antioxidants, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and tert -butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), were determined in different edible vegetable oil samples. The analyses were carried out by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) using microvial insert large volume injection (LVI). Several parameters affecting this sample introduction step, such as temperatures, times and gas flows, were optimised. Quantification was carried out by the matri...
Abstract null null The objective of this study was to identify useful chemical markers for the differentiation of true and false cinnamon; to develop a fast and efficient method of differentiation using MIR associated with chemometric methods. A total of 129 cinnamon samples from 3 countries (Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Paraguay) were purchased, being differentiated by visual analysis. The bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity, HPLC, and MIR analysis were performed. The data obtained were submitt...
Last. Yue-Wei Ge(Guangdong Pharmaceutical University)H-Index: 1
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Cinnamon oil is obtained by steam distillation from cinnamon leaves and is usually considered highly cost-effective compared to bark oil, however, which results in tons of waste cinnamon leaves (WCL) discarded annually. By using MS/MS molecular networking (MN) assisted profiling, six main chemical diversities including flavonols and flavones, phenolic acids, lactones, terpenoids, phenylpropanoids and flavanols were rapid revealed from WCL aqueous extract. 101 compounds were tentatively identifie...
#1Jian Liu(SCAU: South China Agricultural University)
#2Feixiang Song(SCAU: South China Agricultural University)
Last. Yang Hu(SCAU: South China Agricultural University)H-Index: 21
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Abstract null null The low water-resistance and limited antibacterial activity of chitosan (CS) film hinder its practical applications in food preservation field. To solve these issues, we have facilely and effectively fabricated cinnamon essential oil (CEO)-loaded composite films via incorporating cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-stabilized CEO Pickering emulsions into CS-based film-forming matrix. Research results show the well distribution of emulsion droplets in film matrix. The insertion of CEO ...
Abstract null null Background null Flavored wine is a type of specialized wine fortified with flavor additives such as herbs, spices, fruits and other natural flavorings, which has attracted increasing attention. In practice, the addition of flavor substances in winemaking is strictly regulated in many countries. null null null Scope and approach null This review evaluates traditional flavored wines in terms of history, botanical recipe, processing technique and sensory quality, and explores eme...
The increased bacterial resistance to synthetic antibiotics and consumer awareness about the health and food safety concerns have triggered the ban on the use of antibiotic growth promotors (AGPs) in the poultry industry. This situation encouraged the poultry sector and industry to explore safe alternatives to AGPs and focus on developing more sustainable feed management strategies to improve the intestinal health and growth performance of poultry. Consequently, phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) ...
#2Yang Rifu(SCUT: South China University of Technology)
Last. Feng-Lin Song(Guangdong Pharmaceutical University)H-Index: 2
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Abstract Ultrasound-enhanced subcritical water extraction (USWE) of cinnamon oil was studied by self-made apparatus. Response surface methodology was applied to optimize the USWE conditions of cinnamon oil. USWE was compared with three other methods in terms of extraction conditions, cinnamon oil yield, quality and composition of cinnamon oil. Antioxidant activities of cinnamon oil from USWE were assessed. Finally, scanning electron microscopy was performed for the cinnamon particles before and ...
Last. Li Wang(NWAFU: Northwest A&F University)H-Index: 44
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Herein, a collaborative precise antibacterial wound healing therapy nanoplatform integrating drug-food homologous bioactive molecule (cinnamaldehyde, CA) with photothermal therapy (PTT) is presented. Copper-gallic acids-cinnamaldehyde-polydopamine nanorods (Cu-GA-CA-PDA NRs) with near-infrared light (NIR)-controlled CA release property are fabricated, which also integrate CA and photothermal synergistic sterilization, as well as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-infection capacities. The ...
Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate (PHBV) is considered a suitable polymer for drug delivery systems and bone tissue engineering due to its biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, the lack of bioactivity and antibacterial activity hinders its biomedical applications. In this study, mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGN) were incorporated into PHBV to enhance its bioactivity, while cinnamaldehyde (CIN) was loaded in MBGN to introduce antimicrobial activity. The blank (PHBV/MB...
The genus Cinnamomum includes a number of plant species largely used as food, food additives and spices for a long time. Different traditional healing systems have used these plants as herbal remedies to cure diverse ailments. The aim of this comprehensive and updated review is to summarize the biodiversity of the genus Cinnamomum, its bioactive compounds, the mechanisms that underlie the pharmacological activities and toxicological safety. All the data in this review have been collected from da...
The phytochemical and biological properties of tangerine (Citrus reticulata L.), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi L.), lemon (Citrus lemon L.) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume) essential oils were examined. The chemical composition of the essential oils determined using chromatography analysis revealed that D-limonene and cis-cinnamaldehyde were the main components. The antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the essential oils have been studied by the DPPH radical-scavenging assay and t...
