Everything wholesale buyers need to know before sourcing Ceylon true cinnamon — grades, EU MRL compliance, minimum order quantities and documentation.
<p>Ceylon cinnamon (<em>Cinnamomum verum</em>) is the world's only true cinnamon, grown almost exclusively in Sri Lanka.</p><h2>Ceylon Cinnamon Grades</h2><ul><li><strong>Alba (00000):</strong> Finest grade, quill <6 mm. Premium pricing for gourmet and pharmaceutical buyers.</li><li><strong>Continental (000):</strong> 6–10 mm. Most widely exported — excellent quality/price balance.</li><li><strong>Mexican (0–1):</strong> 10–16 mm. Value-grade for food manufacturing and extraction.</li></ul><h2>EU Regulatory Requirements</h2><p>Ceylon cinnamon coumarin content is naturally very low (avg 0.017 g/kg) — far below EU alert levels — giving it a significant regulatory advantage over cassia.</p><h2>Required Documentation</h2><ul><li>Phytosanitary Certificate</li><li>Certificate of Origin</li><li>ISO 22000 / HACCP certificate</li><li>Heavy metal and pesticide residue test report</li></ul><p>Ready to request a sample? <a href="/contact">Contact our export team</a>.</p>
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