Grades of True Cinnamon - Cinnamomum verum (also known as Cinnamomum zeylanicum)

Ceylon Cinnamon Grades

Bulk supply • EU export • COA available • Certificates available

Alba

Alba quills

Grade: Alba

Diameter: ≤ 6 mm

Best Use:
Premium retail packaging, gourmet products, high-end foodservice

Buyer Value:
Top-tier Ceylon cinnamon with the finest appearance and highest uniformity. Ideal for brands targeting premium positioning and visually perfect quills.

C5 - Special, C5, C4

Continental quills

Grades: C5-Special, C5, C4

Diameter: C5-Special: 6-8 mm, C5: 8-10 mm, C4: 10-16 mm

Best Use:
Retail packaging, spice blends, food manufacturing, export markets

Buyer Value:
Best balance of quality, price, and availability. The most demanded export grade for consistent supply and reliable commercial performance.

M5, M4

Mexican quills

Grades: M5, M4

Diameter: M5: 16-18 mm, M4: 18-20 mm

Best Use:
Food manufacturing, industrial use, essential oil extraction. Bulk trade, food processing, grinding

Buyer Value:
Cost-efficient solution for industrial buyers. Maintains strong aroma while optimizing price for high-volume operations.

H1, H2, H3

Hamburg quills

Grades: H1, H2, H3

Diameter: H1: 20-25 mm, H2: 25-30 mm, H3: >30 mm

Best Use:
Industrial applications, essential oil extraction, bulk grinding. Grinding, powder production, oil extraction

Buyer Value:
Ideal for large-scale industrial applications where cost-effectiveness and consistent quality are prioritized. Designed for processing industries. Not focused on appearance, but highly efficient as raw material for further production.

Quillings

Quillings

Grade: Quillings

Size: < 6 mm

Best Use:
Food manufacturing, spice blends, tea production, retail supply. Powder production, extraction, tea blends

Buyer Value:
High-value industrial input with strong aroma. Ideal for buyers focused on processing efficiency and cost optimization. Versatile grade for various applications. Provides the authentic Ceylon cinnamon flavor and aroma in a more economical form. Suitable for food manufacturers, spice blenders, and tea producers looking for a reliable supply of cinnamon pieces that can be further processed into powder or used in blends.

Powder

Cinnamon powder

Grade: Powder

Best Use:
Food manufacturing, seasoning blends, bakery products, retail supply. Culinary use, food processing, retail packaging, spice blends

Buyer Value:
Finely ground Ceylon cinnamon powder with consistent quality and strong aroma. Suitable for a wide range of applications from food manufacturing to retail supply. Provides the authentic flavor and aroma of Ceylon cinnamon in a convenient powdered form, ideal for culinary use, food processing, and spice blends.
Aroma Sweet: delicate, and highly aromatic
Mesh Size 60 - 100 Mesh (customizable upon request).