Cinnamon from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
Cinnamon from South India offers the complex warmth, sweetness, and aromatic depth that food manufacturers and consumers worldwide demand. Aethon Overseas offers both true cinnamon (thin-bark, Ceylon-type) and cassia (bold, high-coumarin) varieties in quill, broken, and ground powder forms. Widely used in bakery, confectionery, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications across global markets.
Aethon Overseas supplies cinnamon available as cinnamon quills, broken cinnamon, cinnamon powder, cassia quills. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| Type | True Cinnamon (thin-bark) / Cassia (bold bark) | Visual and chemical analysis |
| Moisture | Maximum 12% | Hot air oven method |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum 0.7% (true) / minimum 1.0% (cassia) | Steam distillation |
| Ash Content | Maximum 5% | On dry weight basis |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 1% | Visual inspection |
| Cinnamaldehyde | Minimum 55% of volatile oil | GC analysis |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 247 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 80.6 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 53.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 1002 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 8.3 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 64 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 431 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 10 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 1.8 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 31.2 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 mg |
| Folate | 6 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Cinnamaldehyde | 60-75% |
| Volatile oil | 0.5-2.5% |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Cinnamon Quills: 5cm and 10cm rolls
- Broken Cinnamon: Irregular bark pieces
- Cinnamon Powder: Ground, mesh 40–80
- Cassia Quills: Bold bark, high flavour
Uses & Applications
- Cinnamon buns and pastries
- Apple pie and spiced breads
- Spiced rolls and cookies
- Chai blends and coffee drinks
- Hot chocolate and herbal teas
- Mulled wine and warm drinks
- Sweets and chocolates
- Candies and chewing gum
- Ice cream flavouring
- Spice mixes and seasoning blends
- Ketchup and sauces
- Anti-diabetic and digestive formulations
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP/Jute Bags | 25kg | 200kg |
| Retail Pouches | 50g, 100g, 200g, 500g | 1000 units |
| Vacuum Sealed | Custom sizes | 200kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
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