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

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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

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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