Both Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts released pumpkin spice products in the US way before Fall started, actually even before labor day was here while the temperatures were high so why would they do that? No matter how many people associate fall and pumpkin together, the fact is a business realizes there is a demand for a product and it is necessary to supply it so the introduction of the product earlier actually helps the company due to extra buzz and of course sales. I’m pretty sure both Starbucks and Dunkin benefited from the early introduction…simply Google both to see the sales revenue increase due to the pumpkin spice products.
So we know people enjoy pumpkin spice, but did you know there are actual health benefits to taking pumpkin spice? Depending on the blend of pumpkin spice, you may have ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice in the blend where each of these provides some health benefits. Of course, consuming pumpkin spice lattes or pumpkin spice donuts are not exactly the best way to get these benefits but they do taste good.
What benefits can you expect with pumpkin spice? Let’s explore the spices that make up pumpkin spice. Ginger is often used in chai tea for its anti-inflammatory properties so it is no surprise that it shows up in a pumpkin spice blend plus it does provide an additional aroma to the blend. Like ginger, nutmeg and allspice are in the blend to also aid in the soothing your stomach and also have anti-inflammatory properties. The main spice that is dominant in pumpkin spice is cinnamon which consists of cinnamaldehyde which has been shown to provide heart health benefits including helping with cholesterol management as well as help fight inflammation.
If you are looking for a specific amount of nutrients in the pumpkin spice blend, you are likely not going to find much as the quantity being used to make products is small so enjoy the fall flavor while knowing that to get the full benefits it can’t be masked by sugar!
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