Ceylon Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon) • Authentic Sri Lankan Origin • Bulk Export Grade
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Commodity Quick Facts
- Origin: Southern & Central Provinces, Sri Lanka
- Botanical: Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon)
- Harvest Season: May to August & October to December
- Category: Spices
- Shipping Terms: FOB Colombo / CIF Global Ports
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Ceylon Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon)
Overview & Origin Distinction
Grown exclusively in the lush, mineral-rich soils of Sri Lanka, Ceylon Cinnamon (known globally as True Cinnamon) is prized for its ultra-low coumarin content, fragile paper-thin golden quill layers, delicate floral aroma, and natural subtle sweetness. Excel Mega Agriculture sources directly from certified organic smallholder farms and estates across the southern and central belts.
Available Export Grades
Swipe horizontally| Grade / Variety | Specification | Export Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alba | 6 mm | The thinnest, most prized quill grade with pencil-thin rolls and sweet floral aroma. |
| Continental (C5 Special) | 7 - 9 mm | Smooth, slender quills selected for high-end retail spice packaging. |
| Continental (C4) | 10 - 12 mm | Consistent golden-brown quills with high volatile oil balance. |
| Mexican (M5 / M4) | 16 - 19 mm | Robust quills preferred for industrial culinary grinding and extraction. |
| Cut Quills | Standard | Uniform cut lengths packed in consumer jars or food-service pouches. |
| Cinnamon Powder | Standard | 100% pure ground true cinnamon without fillers or bark admixtures. |
Laboratory & Quality Parameters
Swipe horizontally| Parameter | Export Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Coumarin Content | < 0.004% (Safe for daily intake) |
| Moisture | 12% max |
| Volatile Oil | 1.0% - 2.5% v/w min |
| Total Ash | 5.0% max |
| Acid Insoluble | 1.0% max |
| Sulfur Dioxide | Free / Non-sulfured |
Standard Export Packaging
Packed in 10kg, 20kg or 25kg export bales with food-grade poly lining, or corrugated cartons suitable for maritime container shipping.
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