Product Overview

For spice processors, tea and beverage producers, bakeries, and ingredient distributors requiring cinnamon in a stable whole-bark format, these cinnamon sticks provide a versatile raw material for infusion, grinding, flavoring, and retail packing. Each stick consists of naturally rolled dried bark with a warm tan-to-reddish brown color, layered quill structure, and firm woody texture. When broken, crushed, or simmered, the bark releases a sweet, warm, woody aroma with mild citrus and clove-like undertones depending on variety. This format is especially suited to tea blends, mulled beverages, bakery, desserts, confectionery, sauces, curries, spice mixes, and hospitality service. Whole sticks can be used directly, broken into smaller pieces, or milled into cinnamon powder for further processing. For B2B buyers, the whole-bark format offers good aroma retention, efficient dry storage, low handling complexity, and scalable use across food, beverage, retail, and foodservice channels.

Key Features

1. Whole Bark Quills — Rolled cinnamon bark provides a recognizable natural format for infusion, grinding, and retail use.
2. Warm Brown Color — Tan-to-reddish brown appearance suits spice, beverage, and decorative culinary applications.
3. Sweet-Spicy Aroma — Releases warm woody fragrance with mild sweet and citrus-like notes when heated or crushed.
4. Firm Dry Texture — Low-moisture bark supports bulk storage, transport, and downstream grinding.
5. Processing Versatility — Suitable for tea, bakery, confectionery, sauces, curries, spice blends, and powder production.
6. Strong Aroma Retention — Whole sticks generally retain fragrance longer than pre-ground cinnamon under proper storage.
7. Broad Culinary Use — Suitable for food manufacturing, hospitality, retail spice packs, and beverage preparation.
8. Wholesale Supply Ready — Compatible with lined bags, cartons, sacks, and buyer-specific export packaging.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Whole Cinnamon Sticks
2. Botanical Source: Cinnamomum species
3. Form: Rolled dried bark sticks / quills
4. Color: Light brown to reddish brown
5. Processing Method: Harvested, peeled, rolled, and dried
6. Moisture Content: Approx. 10-14%
7. Stick Length: Approx. 5-15 cm, depending on grade
8. Aroma: Sweet, warm, woody, and characteristic cinnamon
9. Packaging: Food-grade lined bag, kraft sack, or export carton
10. Bulk Pack Weight: Typically 10-25 kg, depending on buyer requirement
11. Shelf Life: Approx. 18-24 months under suitable dry storage
12. Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture, pests, strong odors, heat, and direct sunlight