Attribute

Description

Product

Madagascar Ceylon Cinnamon

Botanical Name

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

Origin

Madagascar

Available Forms

HNNG, CZ4, quills, cut pieces, stems and broken cinnamon, ground cinnamon, essential oil

Flavour Profile

Subtle, sweet, delicate and aromatic

Applications

Food manufacturing, bakery, beverages, flavouring and cosmetics

Product Form

Description

Specifications

Common Applications

Cinnamon HNNG — Unscratched

Bark peeled with its outer layer still attached, then dried.

Clean bark shavings.

Food manufacturing, flavouring and spice blends.

Cinnamon CZ4 — Scratched

Outer layer scraped away before peeling the bark, producing a stronger flavour and more pronounced colour.

CZ4 grade; generally recommended by APLV for a more intense cinnamon profile.

Food manufacturing, spice blends and flavour development.

Cinnamon Quills — Sticks

Bark carefully scraped and peeled, then rolled into cinnamon sticks.

Standard length: 12 cm. Other lengths available upon request.

Culinary preparations, beverages, infusions and food manufacturing.

Cinnamon Cut Pieces

Bark cut into smaller pieces according to the required product specification.

Size and cutting specifications to be confirmed according to the order.

Food manufacturing, spice blends and selected flavour applications.

Cinnamon Stems & Broken Cinnamon

Bark fragments and smaller pieces obtained during preparation and handling.

Grades and specifications to be confirmed.

Extraction, industrial use and spice blends.

Ground Cinnamon — Powder

Cinnamon bark ground and rescreened to obtain the desired particle size.

Milling specification: 250–300 microns, according to supplied product information.

Bakery, confectionery, food manufacturing, spice blends and flavour formulations.

Cinnamon Essential Oil — Leaves

Essential oil obtained through the distillation of cinnamon leaves.

Composition and specifications to be confirmed for the selected product.

Flavouring and other applications subject to product specifications.

Application

Product Forms & Uses

Food Manufacturing

Cinnamon forms selected according to formulation, flavour profile and processing requirements.

Bakery & Confectionery

Ground cinnamon, cut pieces and other forms for sweet food and bakery formulations.

Beverages & Infusions

Quills, stems and other cinnamon forms for beverages, infusions and selected flavour applications.

Flavouring & Cosmetics

Cinnamon essential oil for aromatising liqueurs and cosmetics, subject to product specifications and applicable requirements.

Processing Stage

Description

Harvesting

Cinnamon is harvested during the rainy season, when the bark is more flexible and easier to work with.

Peeling

Farmers carefully peel the bark by hand.

Preparation

Depending on the intended product, the bark is scraped, rolled into quills, cut into pieces or prepared for grinding.

Sorting & Processing

Cinnamon is sorted and prepared according to the required product form, with attention to preserving its natural characteristics and aromatic qualities.

Question

Answer

What is Madagascar Ceylon cinnamon?

Cinnamon obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum zeylanicum, appreciated for its subtle, sweet and delicate flavour.

What is the difference between HNNG and CZ4?

HNNG is peeled with the outer layer still attached. CZ4 is scraped before peeling, resulting in a stronger flavour and more pronounced colour.

Are cinnamon sticks available?

Yes. Quills are available in a standard length of 12 cm, with other lengths available upon request.

What cinnamon forms are available?

HNNG, CZ4, quills, cut pieces, stems and broken cinnamon, ground cinnamon and essential oil. Availability depends on the product and order requirements.

Can cinnamon be supplied in powder form?

Yes. Ground cinnamon is available with a milling specification of 250–300 microns, according to supplied product information.

What is cinnamon essential oil used for?

It is primarily used to aromatise liqueurs and cosmetics, depending on the product specifications and intended application.

Where is APLV cinnamon grown?

APLV grows cinnamon in its own plantations across the regions from Brickaville to Mananjary and works with neighbouring villages involved in harvesting.

How can I request cinnamon specifications?

Contact our team with the product form, required quantity and destination market to discuss specifications, packaging and documentation.