How many grades of Ceylon Cinnamon does SDS Spices supply?

10 grades: Alba, Extra Special, C5 Special, C5, C4, M4, H1, H2-No.1, H2-No.2, FAQ. Grades and values are confirmed per enquiry with a specification sheet.

What quill diameter is available for Ceylon Cinnamon?

6mm (Min) – 34mm (Max); quill length as per customer’s requirement.

In which forms is Ceylon Cinnamon available?

Whole, Cut, Quillings, Chips, Powder, Tea-bag-cut, Leaf & Bark Oil.

What is the botanical name and origin of SDS Spices Ceylon Cinnamon?

Cinnamomum verum (syn. C. zeylanicum), from Sri Lanka.

Product

Ceylon Cinnamon

Botanical profile

Cinnamomum verum (syn. C. zeylanicum)

Ceylon cinnamon is the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum, hand-peeled and rolled into fine quills. It is prized for a delicate, sweet, citrus-forward profile and a naturally low coumarin content relative to cassia varieties. Ceylon cinnamon is graded by quill diameter and appearance and is supplied as quills, cut, or ground for food, beverage and nutraceutical manufacturing.

At SDS Spices, we source premium Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka and supply carefully graded quills, cuts, and ground cinnamon for food, beverage, and nutraceutical applications, meeting the highest international quality standards.

Stylised copper line illustration of a Ceylon cinnamon branch and quills

Specification

Grades and values are confirmed per enquiry with a specification sheet.

Ceylon Cinnamon specification
Botanical name	Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
Origin	Sri Lanka
Available forms	Whole, Cut, Quillings, Chips, Powder, Tea-bag-cut, Leaf & Bark Oil
Organic availability	Confirm with SDS
Grades	Alba, Extra Special, C5 Special, C5, C4, M4, H1, H2-No.1, H2-No.2, FAQ
Diameter	6mm (Min) – 34mm (Max)
Quill Length	As per customer’s requirement
Microbiological specification	Provided on request
Steam Sterilization option	Provided on request
Packaging formats	Provided on request
Shelf life	2 years from production date

Common applications

Bakery & confectionery
Beverages & tea
Nutraceuticals
Seasoning blends

Related processing services

Steam SterilizationMicrobial reduction without irradiation, preserving flavour.Precision GrindingMilling to a specified mesh and bulk density.BlendingHomogeneous multi-ingredient blends to recipe.

Packaging options

Bulk sack
Vacuum pack
Retail-ready
Private-label formats

Formats and weights confirmed per order — private-label packing is available for this product.

Review our certification records, processing services, or include your documentation requirements in the export RFQ.

Grades at a glance

A supporting visual — the specification fields opposite remain the authoritative written record, confirmed per enquiry.

Labelled comparison of Ceylon cinnamon grades Alba, Extra Special, C5 Special, C5, C4, M4, H1, H2-No.1, H2-No.2 and FAQ beside a standard pencil — Left to right: Alba, Extra Special, C5 Special, C5, C4, M4, H1, H2-No.1, H2-No.2 and FAQ — every quill grade compared against a standard pencil.

Pink and yellow new leaves emerging beside a Ceylon cinnamon tree trunk — At the source: new growth on a Ceylon cinnamon tree.

Specifications on request

Organic availability, certified grades and the full microbiological and physical specification for Ceylon Cinnamon are provided on request with your enquiry.