Cinnamon

Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum

Also Known As: दालचीनी (Hindi), قرفة (Arabic), ኬረፋ (Amharic), Mdalasini (Swahili), Kaneel (Afrikaans), Ukinamoni (Zulu), Oloorun (Yoruba), Cannelle (French), อบเชย (Thai), Quế (Vietnamese), Kayu manis (Malay/Indonesian), သစ်ကြံပိုး (Burmese), Kanela (Tagalog)

HS Code

0906.11

Origin

Sri Lanka

Shelf Life

24 Months

Moisture

Max 14%

FSSAIAPEDA RegisteredSpices Board RegisteredOrganic Available

Quality Grades

GradeDescriptionKey Metric
Alba (Premium)Thinnest quills, highest quality1.5-2%
Continental (C5)Standard export grade1-1.5%
Mexican (M5)Thicker quills, stronger flavor0.8-1%

Key Metric represents Oil Content indicates the percentage of essential oils rich in cinnamaldehyde, determining the sweet, warm flavor intensity and aromatic strength.

Packing

PP Bags, Jute Bags, Carton or Custom

Standard Sizes: 10Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg or Custom

Note: All packaging options are flexible and can be combined based on your requirements. Custom solutions available for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AppearanceTightly rolled quills with thin layers
ColorTan to light brown
Quill Diameter6mm to 16mm (grade dependent)
MoistureMax 14%
Quill Thickness0.2mm to 0.5mm
Foreign MatterMax 1%
SmellSweet, delicate, warm with citrus notes

Chemical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisture ContentMax 14%
Total Ash5% max
Acid Insoluble Ash0.5% max
Volatile Oil Content1% to 2%
Coumarin Content< 0.004% (True Ceylon)
Cinnamaldehyde50% to 70%
Pesticide ResidueAs per international standards
Microbial LoadAs per food safety standards

Applications

  • Bakery & Desserts
  • Hot Beverages & Coffee
  • Health Supplements
  • Essential Oil Extraction
  • Aromatherapy

About This Product

True Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka — the original and most prized variety. Our cinnamon quills are hand-rolled by skilled artisans, featuring delicate layers, sweet flavor profile, and significantly lower coumarin content compared to cassia varieties.