Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of cuisines.
Types of Cinnamon Quills
Alba best quality Cinnamon. Diameter between 6mm to 7mmin.
C5 Special Second best quality Cinnamon. Diameter between 8mm and 9mm.
C5 Third best quality and most commonly used Ceylon/Sri Lankan cinnamon. 10mm to 12mm in diameter.
C4 Diameter between 13mm and 14mm.
M5 Thin Sticks and rough on the surface. Diameter between 15mm and 17mm.
M4 Diameter of quills between 18mm and 20mm.
H1 General quality cinnamon. Diameter of quills between 21mm and 22mm.
H2 Sorted part of rough Cinnamon thicker than H1 diameter between 23mm and 25mm.
Cinnamon refers to Cinnamomum Verum or true cinnamon which is an endemic plant of Sri Lanka Every other cinnamon except Sri Lanka is from related species of plants and is called cassia Cinnamon is a spice derived by making shavings also known as quills of the inner bark of the cinnamon tree Cinnamon trade has a very long history and records show cinnamon in the spice trade of Egypt as early as 2000BC Cinnamon is often used to spice up chocolates deserts and beverages but also for alcohol flavoring and medicine Around 90 of the true cinnamon traded around the world is originated from Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the home or perhaps the only pure cinnamon manufacturer in the world. Its aromatic sense along with health benefits distinguished it as an exclusive product among worldwide customers. Some customers are often mistaken pure Ceylon cinnamon for much cheaper health hazardous cassia sticks. We provide certificates to make sure the cinnamon originated from Sri Lanka. Consumers can easily identify differences at a single glance.
Our Cinnamon products are basically supplied in various sizes and caliber which include sticks, quillings, and powder forms.
Cinnamon is the dried bark of the perennial tree of C.zeylanicum of the Lauraceae family. True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is originally grown wild in central hill country of Sri Lanka.
The history of cinnamon dates back to about 2800 B.C where it can be found referenced as kwai in Chinese writings. Cinnamon is even mentioned in the Bible when Moses used it as an ingredient for his anointing oil in ancient Rome. Cinnamon is said to have a variety of health benefit.
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