INTRODUCTION  

Sri Lanka is a land blessed with a variety of climates, controverts, elevations, latitudes and soil qualities, with the most exclusive and some of the rarest spices in the world. “Pure Ceylon Cinnamon” is one of the most important and valuable spices produced in Sri Lanka. Thus, it has acquired long standing reputation in the international market unto its unique quality, flavour, colour and aroma as well as for remarkably low amount of coumarin. Ceylon cinnamon or true cinnamon was born here in Sri Lanka. Globally, Ceylon cinnamon are used as exceptional flavors and fragrances for some of the world’s most desirable products and brands. Sweet & savory foods, soft drinks & beverages, soaps & toothpaste and of highly priced essences that hit the top notes of the world’s leading perfumery brands born, grown, produced and processed in Sri Lanka. Also, it differs both physically and chemically to Cassia that is cheaper and an inferior product to Ceylon Cinnamon.