Cinnamon

 

ParameterCinnamon
Product NameCinnamon (True Cinnamon / Ceylon)
HS Code09061100
OriginIndia / Sri Lanka
Botanical NameCinnamomum verum
FamilyLauraceae
Harvest TimeMay to September
Packing1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg (Box)
Loading Capacity20 Ft: 8 MTS, 40 Ft: 16 MTS
Appearance/ColorLight brown, thin soft quills
FormWhole & Powder
Aroma / FlavorSweet, delicate, mild
QualityPremium
MoistureMax. 12.00%
Acid Insoluble AshMax. 1.00%
Volatile OilMin. 1.2 mL/100g
Total AshMax. 5.00%
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Description

1. Product Overview

Cinnamon is fragrant bark spices derived from the inner bark of trees belonging to the Cinnamomum genus. Renowned for their warm, sweet, and woody aroma, these spices are essential in a wide range of culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications worldwide.

While Ceylon Cinnamon (often called “true cinnamon”) offers a milder, delicate flavor and a papery texture, Cassia is bolder, darker, and thicker, with a more intense aroma.

As a reliable exporter based in Gujarat, India, we supply both Cinnamon and Cassia in various forms—quills (sticks), broken pieces, and powders. All products are sun-dried, hygienically processed, and graded to meet stringent domestic and international food standards.


2. Applications

Culinary:

  • Used in baking (cakes, cookies, pastries), spice blends (garam masala, pumpkin spice), teas, biryanis, and curries.

  • Adds flavor and aroma to both sweet and savory dishes across Indian, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Western cuisines.

Medicinal:

  • Recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial benefits.

  • Commonly used in Ayurveda, herbal remedies, and natural health supplements to help manage blood sugar levels, boost digestion, and improve overall immunity.

Industrial:

  • Widely used in essential oil extraction, cosmetics, fragrance formulations, and pharmaceutical applications.


3. Sourcing & Export Information

We source high-quality Cinnamon  from India’s major spice-producing regions such as Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the North-Eastern hill states.

Our Gujarat-based facility ensures careful sorting, drying, grading, and international-standard packaging for seamless export readiness.

Export Destinations:

  • Asia: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Singapore

  • Europe: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France

  • Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil

  • Africa: Egypt, Kenya, South Africa

  • Others: Australia, New Zealand, Russia


4. Cinnamon  Names in Indian & Foreign Languages

Indian Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
HindiDalchiniGujaratiTuj / Dalchini
MarathiDalchiniBengaliDarchini
PunjabiDarchiniMalayalamKaruvapatta
TamilIlavangappattaiTeluguDalchina Chekka
KannadaLavanga PatteSanskritTvak

Foreign Names:

LanguageNameLanguageName
EnglishCinnamonFrenchCannelle
GermanZimtSpanishCanela
ArabicQerfa (قرفة)ChineseRou Gui (肉桂)
JapaneseNikkei (ニッケイ)RussianKoritsa (Корица)
PortugueseCanelaTurkishTarçın

5. Trade & Shipment Details

Payment Terms:

  • 100% L/C at sight via prime bank

  • T/T: 70% advance, 30% against Bill of Lading (BL) with scanned shipping documents

Price Options:

  • Available on FOB (Mundra / JNPT / Chennai), CIF, and CNF terms

Delivery Timeline:

  • 15 days after signing of the sales contract

Loading Ports:

  • Mundra Port

  • JNPT (Navi Mumbai)

Samples:

  • Free samples provided

  • Courier cost (DHL) borne by buyer