Cassia/Cinnamon

Cassia (Cinnamon) HPS

Our Role

Welcome Brokerage, including White Label / Private Label, inquiries with full customization, control over Quality/Safety, and ensuring excellence in processing, packaging, and exporting of products.

Additionally, we also ensure that coumarin contents, allergens, sulphites, pesticide residues, ETO, heavy metals, micros and more are taken care of. Available in various formats, quality and packing. Contact us with your sample or exact organoleptic description for a quote (along with full physical, chemical and microbiological specifications) to match your requirements.

Cassia (Cinnamon) Quills

Cassia (Cinnamon) Broken HPS

Cassia (Cinnamon) Ground

Chinese Cassia, also known as Cinnamomum cassia, is a valuable spice cultivated around the Xijiang River in China. This region is renowned for producing high-quality cassia with rich essential oil content, particularly trans-cinnamaldehyde, which is a key component.

Over 200 varieties worldwide. Most common being following:

• China: Cinnamomum Cassia (commonly known as Chinese Cassia)

• Vietnam: Cinnamomum Loureiroi (commonly known as Saigon Cassia)

• Indonesia: Cinnamomum Burmanni (commonly known as Korintje Cassia)

• Sri Lanka: Cinnamomum Verum (commonly known as Korintje Cassia)

Nutrition Benefits: Cassia is known for its antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and potential to regulate blood sugar levels. It's also used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic benefits.

Applications: Cassia is widely used in culinary applications for flavoring dishes, beverages, and desserts - essential ingredient in Five Spice Powder, Biryani and more. It's also used in the production of essential oils and herbal remedies.

Processing Method: The processing of cassia involves harvesting the bark, drying it, and then grinding it into powder or quills. Quality control is crucial to ensure the preservation of essential oils and active compounds.

Quality Factors: The quality of cassia is determined by its essential oil content, particularly the concentration of trans-cinnamaldehyde, as well as its aroma and flavor profile.

Risk Factors: Include high moisture / water activity, unhygienic practises at various stages, supplier malpractices and more.

Visit our Cassia/Cinnamon Insight pages for in‑depth factsheets, statistics, and market updates on cassia cinnamon.

Please click for Uncontrolled Indicative Standard Specifications for Cassia HPS. Please contact for Other items, or Detailed, Binding and Customized specifications by email or using contact form.

Indicative Price - USD/kg

• $3-10/kg - Cassia/Cinnamon HPS and Quills based on pack size.

• $2.50/kg - Cassia/Cinnamon Broken HPS, 25kg/bag, 18mt/40HC.

• $3.00/kg - Cassia/Cinnamon HPS Ground, 20kg/bag, 13mt/20'.

All prices are subject to our final confirmation. Please refer to Business T&C for more details, or contact by email or using contact form.

Market Musings or What's Hot?

• Excess Lead / Lead Contamination in certain batches, varieties and origin.

• Cassia or Cinnamon?

• Vietnam becomes No.1 Producer.

• Sustainability

Feel free to contact us by phone, email or using contact form for more in-depth discussion!