Botanical Plate · 19th c. Scientific AtlasCinnamomum verum (syn. C. zeylanicum)
Spices & AromaticsArtisanal Specialty
Ceylon True Cinnamon (Alba Grade)
Native / Vernacular: [කුරුඳු (Kurundu)]
Cinnamomum verum (syn. C. zeylanicum)·Family: Lauraceae (Laurel family)
Primary Geographic TerroirSouthern Coastal Belt (Mirissa & Galle), Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Flavor Profile & Aroma Notes
Delicate SweetnessCitrus FloralWarmSoft WoodySubtle clove
"Subtle sweet floral perfume with gentle cinnamaldehyde and citrus notes (lacks harsh cassia bite)"
Vedic Ayurvedic Energetics
Rasa (Taste)Madhura (Sweet), Katu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Virya (Energy)Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka (Post-Digest)Madhura (Sweet)
Prabhava (Special)Dipana (Digestive kindle) & Hridya (Heart strengthener)
Ayurvedic classification based on Classical Samhitas (Charaka & Sushruta). Balances doshas when formulated in appropriate dietary proportions.
Bioactive Compounds & Health Benefits
- ✓Ultra-low coumarin content (<0.004%), making it completely liver-safe for daily culinary use
- ✓Improves cellular insulin sensitivity and lowers fasting blood glucose
- ✓Potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties from essential cinnamaldehyde
Identified Active Phytochemicals:
CinnamaldehydeEugenolProanthocyanidinsCinnamic acid
Kitchen & Chef Applications
- Quills rolled thin like parchment added whole to Sri Lankan curries, Mexican hot chocolate, and pilafs
- Ground into delicate French pastries, apple tarts, spiced compotes, and spiced ciders
- Steeped into herbal digestive teas with ginger and raw honey
Artisanal Flavor Pairings
ApplesDark ChocolateCardamomCloveLamb CurryBlack Tea
Harvest Season & Pantry Care
Harvest Window:Monsoon rains (May - June & October - November)
Storage Guidelines:Store tightly rolled whole Alba quills in airtight glass.