- Are E. Coli & Salmonella present in organic Ceylon cinnamon powder?No, E. Coli & Salmonella are not present in the organic Ceylon cinnamon powder provided by us.
- Is this product Irradiated?We do not supply Irradiated organic Ceylon cinnamon powder in order to maintain the organic integrity of our products.
- Enlist the heavy metals you consider for qualifying this material and why?We test our products for the presence of heavy metals including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and lead as these are known as carcinogens and considered harmful for human consumption beyond certain limits. We also make sure our products abide by California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
- How do you qualify this product based on microbial parameters?We make sure the microbial parameters in our products abide by the microbial limits charted out by the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA). Our products are tested for total plate count (TPC), E. Coli & Salmonella, and yeast and mold.
- What do you understand by CA prop 65?CA prop 65 refers to California’s Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This act has charted out a list of chemicals that are likely to cause birth defects, reproductive issues, and cancer in humans. We make sure the products supplied by us are free from these chemicals or abide by the necessary residual limits.
- Is there any limit for acceptance of pesticide content in this product?Our products do not contain any pesticides. They are tested for pesticides as per the USDA 561 list of prohibited pesticides and European Union Minimum Residual limits (MRLs) on pesticides, in globally recognized third-party labs like Eurofins, SGS &TUV.
- What is the mesh size for this ingredient?The mesh size of products provided by us is generally between 40-80 mesh.
- Why do you accept ash value <5% for this product?Our products contain ash value <5% as ash value beyond this limit signifies products with more impurities. Such impurities are generally harmful for human health.
- Is there any acceptable limit for ash value content in organic Ceylon cinnamon powder?Our products contain ash value below 5%. Ash value greater than 5% is an indicator of the presence of inorganic metal salts in the product.
- What mesh size should I purchase?You should consider the end application of the product to determine the mesh size you need to buy. Preformulation studies are known to help in selecting a particular mesh size.
- Is organic Ceylon cinnamon powder GMO?We do not accept Ceylon cinnamon powder from the farms and facilities where GMO crops are grown and processed as Genetically modified organisms can pose serious threat to human health.
- What percentage of moisture content is acceptable in organic Ceylon cinnamon powder that you provide?The moisture content in our organic Ceylon cinnamon powder is below 5%. This offers better control over microbial growth and increases the overall shelf life.
Organic Ceylon Cinnamon Powder
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Plant Part Used: Bark
Processing Method: Grinding
Also known as “True Cinnamon” in many countries, Ceylon cinnamon is native to Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is usually tan brown and contains softer and tighter sticks than cassia cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon has a mildly sweet flavor and is used in a number of desserts. Research has revealed that it contains a low level of coumarins, a compound responsible for blood thinning, and also low levels of cinnamaldehyde. Apart from this, some studies have also reflected that cinnamon has bioactive constituents that are believed to possess antioxidants and astringent effects beneficial in improving overall digestive health.
