The Latin name for Korintji (Cassia) Cinnamon is Cinnamomum burmannii and is also known as Indonesian Cinnamon. It is an evergreen tree with aromatic bark that is native to Southeast Asia and Indonesia. It is normally found in West Sumatra and western Jambi province with the Kerinci region being especially known as the center of production of quality, high-essential oil crops. Korintji (Cassia) Cinnamon is an ancient spice that was first brought to Egypt around 500 B.C. The Greeks, Romans and ancient Hebrews were the first to use it as a cooking spice and it was established for culinary use by the 17th century in Europe. Korintji (Cassia) Cinnamon has a wide variety of culinary uses but is most commonly used in baking to make cookies, cakes, pies, bread, scones, and other baked goods.

Specifications

Appearance:  Reddish Brown Powder
Volatile Oil:  ≥2.5%
Moisture:  ≤14.0%
Total Ash:  ≤7.0%

Product Attributes

• Vegan
• Kosher
• Naturally Non-GMO
• GloryBee is SQF Certified and this product is stored in an SQF Certified facility
• GloryBee is FSMA Compliant

Shelf Life

The product shelf life is dependent on storage conditions and is highly variable.  Korintji (Cassia) Cinnamon should be store under cool, dry conditions and in a humidity controlled environment.  The industry standard for shelf life, when stored under optimum conditions, is 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Note: The specifications listed above are averages only. For information on specific lots, please request via our sales department.