Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is a type of cinnamon that comes from the bark of an evergreen tree. Sri Lanka provides about 80% of the world’s Cinnamon supply After black pepper, cinnamon is the most important spice traded in European and North American markets. There are two types of cinnamon in the world market. The first is the inner bark of zeylanicum Blume, which is called Ceylon cinnamon, Sri Lankan cinnamon or true cinnamon and is grown only in Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the Seychelles. The other type is generally known as cassia or cassia cinnamon and is derived mainly from two other species of the genus Cinnamomum. Thus, true cinnamon is easier to grind than cassia and has a delicate and mildly sweet favour, making it ideal for desserts as well as for spice mixtures. True cinnamon from is much more valuable than cassia, as refected in the export value of the products from the four main suppliers to the world market Health Benefits Ceylon cinnamon is full of antioxidants, which help your body handle free radicals and lowers your risk of health conditions like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Cinnamon is also rich in mineral manganese. This mineral helps your body manage the enzymes that produce hormones and help repair bones.
• Slim and slender in shape , Alba is the most expensive grade of cinnamon with an exquisite taste of aroma. • Max. diameter – 6 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 45
• This variety of cinnamon has a very high demand due to its excellent shape, color and taste. • Max. diameter – 10 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 30
• This type of cinnamon is slim , golden yellow color with sweet taste. This variety is much in demand. • Max. diameter – 12 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 27
• This variety of cinnamon is yellow in color and fetches a good price in the international market. • Max. diameter – 16 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 22
• Rough in appearance and brown in color, 5M grade consist of thin sticks of cinnamon. • Max. diameter – 18 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 20
• H1 grade comprises the finest and the most expensive portions of the rough cinnamon bark. • Max. diameter – 23 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 10
• H2 grade consists of about 90% of golden yellow cinnamon sticks of good quality. • Max. diameter – 32 mm • Minimum number of whole quills per Kg – 7
Eco Producers and Exporters (Pvt) Limited is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The primary objective of the company is taking Ceylon spices, Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Coconut products and other related products to the international market as well as local market in value added form using its unique value to our valuable customers.
