Indonesian cassia cinnamon exporter Cassia Cinnamon
Cinnamomum burmannii from Kerinci. Our flagship line.
Origin & botany
Indonesia is the world's largest producer of cassia cinnamon, and our bark is Cinnamomum burmannii grown on the volcanic highland slopes around Kerinci, Jambi. Cassia is a different plant from Ceylon 'true cinnamon' (Cinnamomum verum). Its bark is thicker and harder and rolls into a single-layer quill, where Ceylon rolls into many thin layers. It also has a stronger flavor and more natural oil, which is why it's the cinnamon most of the world cooks and bakes with.
Also traded as Korintje (Korintji) cinnamon, Kerinci cinnamon or cassia vera. Processing buyers, see broken cassia for grinding and extraction; retail packers, see cut sticks for private label.
Harvest & processing
Bark is stripped by hand from mature, coppiced trees. Timing matters, because it sets how thick the bark is and how well it curls. The bark is dried, rolled into quills and sorted by hand into AA and A sticks. AAA is a mixed lot of the two. Whatever does not make a stick grade is cut or broken into KABC and KBBC, which are sold on oil content. Thick sticks also go to cassia oil distillers.
Grades
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Cassia Cinnamon export specification
Standard figures for every lot. If your market needs a tighter limit, put it in the RFQ and we quote against it.
| Characteristic | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Species | Cinnamomum burmannii (Korintje, Padang cassia, cassia vera) |
| Origin | Kerinci, Jambi, Sumatra |
| Colour | Yellowish brown |
| Flavour | Bitter and spicy |
| Live insects | Nil |
| Ash content | Max 2.5% |
| Moisture content | Max 12% |
| Acid-insoluble ash | Max 2% |
| Volatile oil | Min 1.5% (KABC 2–3%, KBBC 1.5–1.75%) |
| Yeast & mould | Max 500 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Max 3.0 MPN/g |
| Coliform | Max 100 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Aflatoxin B1 | Under 5 ppb |
| HS Code | 0906.19 |
How it is packed
Private label and custom bag sizes are possible for qualifying volumes.
- 01Cut sticks1 kg plastic packets, packed into strong 20 kg or 25 kg cartons
- 02Long A sticks50 kg net PP bales
- 03Broken chips25 kg or 50 kg net PP bags
- 04Ground cassia25 kg or 50 kg net kraft paper bags with an inner polythene liner
Per container
Approximate net weight per full container load (FCL).
What cassia cinnamon is used for
Baking and cooking
Cakes, breads, curries and spice rubs. This is the cinnamon most kitchens use.
Hot drinks
Steeped in tea, coffee, mulled wine and cider.
Oatmeal and smoothies
A pinch of ground cassia in breakfast bowls and shakes.
Blood sugar research
Cassia is studied for its effect on blood sugar. Eat it in moderation: it carries more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon.
Natural air freshener
Sticks simmered in water or added to potpourri.
Traditional tonics
Used in warming drinks across Southeast Asia, traditionally for colds.
Cassia oil
Thick sticks go to distillers for cassia oil, used in flavouring, herbal products and perfume.
Cassia has more coumarin than Ceylon cinnamon, so eat it in moderation.
Cassia Cinnamon from our warehouse
Our own photos, taken at the drying yard and warehouse in Medan.
Cassia Cinnamon: questions buyers ask
We export cassia cinnamon under HS code 0906.19. The code is printed on the commercial invoice and the certificate of origin for each shipment.
AA and A sticks, and AAA (a mix of AA and A); cut lengths of 6 cm and 8 cm (most common) up to 60 cm; A long sticks; irregular cuttings; broken KABC and KBBC; granules under 1 mm; powder. Tell us what you need in your quote request and we confirm what is in stock.
Max 12%. We test every incoming lot with a calibrated moisture meter and reject anything outside spec before it is packed.
Cut sticks: 1 kg plastic packets, packed into strong 20 kg or 25 kg cartons. Long A sticks: 50 kg net PP bales. Broken chips: 25 kg or 50 kg net PP bags. Ground cassia: 25 kg or 50 kg net kraft paper bags with an inner polythene liner. Private label and custom bag sizes are possible for qualifying volumes.
A / AA cut sticks: 10–11 MT in a 20′ FCL, 25–26 MT in a 40′ FCL. A long sticks: 8–9 MT in a 20′ FCL, 18–19 MT in a 40′ FCL. Broken: 11–12 MT in a 20′ FCL, 25–26 MT in a 40′ FCL. Powder: 12–13 MT in a 20′ FCL. Exact weight depends on grade and packing, so we confirm it on the quote.
Yes. Ask for a sample in your quote request and we arrange it before you place a bulk order.
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