Where to buy Cinnamon Extract?
2025-12-04 15:45:11
In the natural health ingredient market, cinnamon extract is becoming a popular choice for the food, health supplement, and cosmetic industries. However, faced with a dazzling array of products on the market, buyers are often confused: Which type of cinnamon extract should they choose? What specifications are best suited for my product? How can I ensure the quality and safety of the raw materials?
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What is the plant source of Cinnamon Extract?
There are two main types of cinnamon extract on the market, the core difference in cinnamon extracts stems primarily from their plant origin.
Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) extract, sourced from southern China and Southeast Asia, is characterized by its high cinnamaldehyde content (70%-95%), resulting in a strong, spicy flavor, but it also has a relatively high coumarin content (1%-4%). As the mainstream variety supplying approximately 80% globally, it is affordable and suitable as a food additive requiring a strong flavor but not for long-term, high-dose use.
In contrast, Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) extract is mainly produced in Sri Lanka and other regions. It has a moderate cinnamaldehyde content (50%-70%), a delicate and complex aroma, and its key advantage lies in its extremely low coumarin content (<0.004%), making it safer. Therefore, it has become the preferred choice in the high-end market, especially suitable for health supplements, functional foods, cosmetics, and dietary supplements intended for long-term use. For products targeting the European and American markets or involving long-term intake, Ceylon cinnamon is recommended as it meets strict coumarin limits.
Use and Recommended Specifications of Cinnamon Extract
1. Food Flavoring
If your product is positioned as a food flavoring and you are cost-sensitive, we recommend using Chinese cinnamon extract. Its rich, spicy flavor significantly enhances the flavor profile of food, and it offers a clear price advantage. In conventional food processing where it is not used in long-term, high-dose applications, the risks associated with coumarin can be controlled through processing, meeting basic safety requirements. This is a pragmatic choice that balances cost and efficacy.
2. Cinnamon Supplements or Dietary Supplements
If developing health supplements or dietary supplements intended for long-term use, Ceylon cinnamon extract must be prioritized. Its coumarin content is extremely low (<0.004%), fully complying with the strict limits for coumarin in markets such as the EU. This avoids the risk of long-term hepatotoxicity from the source, ensuring product safety and compliance. It is a cornerstone ingredient for high-end health products.
3. Skincare Products
For skincare products or cosmetics for sensitive skin, we recommend using Ceylon cinnamon extract with a low concentration of cinnamaldehyde. Its gentle properties not only provide antibacterial and circulation-promoting effects, but also greatly reduce the risk of skin irritation. Combined with its natural anti-inflammatory properties, it can be safely used in skincare formulas for acne treatment and brightening, meeting the dual requirements of safety and efficacy in cosmetics.
How to Choose Cinnamon Extract？
1. Clear Plant Origin
The market mainly offers two types of cinnamon extracts: Chinese cinnamon (Cassia) and Ceylon cinnamon (Ceylon). Their components, safety, and prices differ significantly. When purchasing, suppliers should be required to provide a clear botanical name (e.g., Cinnamomum cassia or Cinnamomum verum), certificate of origin, and species identification report. If the product is targeted at markets with strict restrictions on coumarin content, such as the EU, or is intended for long-term use as a dietary supplement, Ceylon cinnamon extract with extremely low coumarin content (typically <0.004%) should be prioritized to mitigate safety risks and meet compliance requirements.
Healthkintai® offer extracts from both Ceylon and Chinese cinnamon, comprehensively covering diverse market demands. Each product comes with complete traceability documentation, ensuring full traceability from raw material cultivation, harvesting, processing to the finished product, guaranteeing transparent raw material sources and reliable ingredient authenticity.
2. Strict Quality Control
The content of core active ingredients (such as cinnamaldehyde) should be supported by authoritative testing reports, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Simultaneously, the test results for coumarin, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and microbial limits must be carefully examined to ensure compliance with the regulatory standards of the target market (e.g., Chinese GB, US FDA, or EU standards). A complete and traceable third-party testing report is fundamental to assessing a supplier's professionalism and product quality. Do not make judgments based solely on specifications or verbal promises.
Kintai's Cinnamon Extract has passed multiple certifications including GMP, ISO9001:2015, ISO22000:2018, HACCP, KOSHER, and HALAL, and has COA and HPLC test reports. Please feel free to contact us if you need more details.
Where to buy the Best Cinnamon Extract?
As a professional manufacturer with many years of experience in the plant extract field, Healthkintai understands the stringent requirements of our industry clients regarding quality, stability, and compliance. Our Cinnamon Extract solutions are designed to lay a solid foundation for your product's success.
We are committed to providing comprehensive service support to our clients, with a professional team providing technical guidance for formula development and process adaptation; ensuring stable supply through ample raw material reserves and capacity planning; and opening joint R&D channels for clients with special needs to jointly develop customized solutions, helping clients to quickly launch their products and achieve market success.Please feel free to contact us at info@kintaibio.com.
FAQ
Q1:Is cinnamon extract the same as cinnamon powder?
A1:No, cinnamon extract is not the same as cinnamon powder. Cinnamon powder is made by simply grinding dried cinnamon bark, used primarily as a spice for flavor and aroma. Cinnamon extract is a concentrated product obtained by using solvents or other methods to pull out active compounds (like cinnamaldehyde) from the bark. The extract is much more potent and is typically used for its health benefits in supplements or as a functional ingredient, not for general seasoning.
Q2:Can I use cinnamon extract instead of cinnamon?
A2:It depends on your purpose. For cooking or baking, you generally cannot directly substitute cinnamon extract for ground cinnamon powder. The extract is highly concentrated and potent, which would easily overwhelm a dish with an intense, potentially medicinal flavor. It is designed for functional use, not seasoning.For dietary supplements or health purposes, under proper dosage guidance, cinnamon extract can be an effective and convenient alternative to consuming large amounts of powder. Always check the concentration and follow recommended usage levels.
