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Background of Ceylon Cinnamon


Ancient Ceylon Cinnamon

Cinnamon was one of the first traded spices of the ancient world. It was a popular spice in the ancient Arab world, and Arab traders helped carry cinnamon across the historic spice routes into Europe.

In fact, cinnamon inspired several legendary voyages in history — including the expeditions that led to the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus and the voyages of Vasco da Gama to Sri Lanka and South India.

Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum), a plant native to Sri Lanka, grows as a moderately sized, bushy evergreen tree. Thanks to its distinct flavor, aroma, color, and consistent quality, Ceylon Cinnamon has built a solid reputation in international spice markets.

The name “Ceylon” — the former name of Sri Lanka — is now a globally recognized geographic indicator of authentic cinnamon.

It remains Sri Lanka’s most valuable and important spice export. Long before refrigeration, Europeans used cinnamon and pepper to preserve meat. Today, it’s used worldwide in bakery goods, Asian cooking and herbal teas for its distinct fragrance and flavor.

With rising awareness of health risks associated with synthetic flavoring, more people now turn to natural, clean-label spices — making Ceylon Cinnamon more relevant and in-demand than ever before.

Source: pureceyloncinnamon.edb.gov.lk