Description
At VG Limited, we offer high-quality Tanzanian cinnamon – carefully harvested, hand-peeled, and sun-dried. Known for its delicate sweetness, light golden-brown color, and low coumarin content, our cinnamon is ideal for spice blends, bakery products, herbal teas, pharmaceutical applications, and essential oil extraction.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form | Whole quills / sticks (pipe cinnamon) |
| Quill Length | 10 cm – 30 cm (standard export grade) |
| Quill Diameter | 8 mm – 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm – 3 mm (single or double layer) |
| Color | Light golden brown to tan |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Volatile Oil | 1.5% – 3% (minimum 1.5%) |
| Coumarin Content | Very low (<0.02%) – true cinnamon type |
| Foreign Matter | Nil |
| Insect / Mold Damage | Free |
| Broken Quills | < 5% |
✅ Hand-peeled & sun-dried
✅ No artificial coloring or flavoring
✅ Lab tested for purity & oil content
Packaging for International Export
Our packaging preserves aroma, color, and structural integrity during long-distance sea freight.
Primary Packaging Options
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Multilayer kraft paper bags with inner food-grade PE liner
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Carton boxes (premium grade – 10 kg / 20 kg)
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PP woven bags with inner liner (economical bulk option)
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Vacuum-sealed foil bags (for maximum aroma retention)
Standard Pack Sizes
| Pack Type | Net Weight |
|---|---|
| Kraft paper bag | 25 kg |
| Carton box | 10 kg / 20 kg |
| PP woven bag | 25 kg / 50 kg |
Labeling Details
Each package includes:
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Product: Whole Cinnamon Quills – Tanzania Origin
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Grade & batch number
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Net weight & gross weight
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Packed on date & best before (24 months)
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“Store in cool, dry, away from sunlight”
Shipping Container Specifications
Incoterms available: FOB Dar es Salaam Port / CIF any major global port
Container Loading Capacity
| Container Type | Quantity (approx.) | Packing Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft GP | 400–420 bags (10–10.5 MT) | 25 kg bags |
| 20 ft GP | 440–460 cartons (8.8–9.2 MT) | 20 kg cartons |
| 40 ft HQ | 850–880 bags (21–22 MT) | 25 kg bags |
Container Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Container Type | Dry van, food-grade, clean & odor-free |
| Fumigation | Pre-shipment as per ISPM 15 / importing country requirements |
| Ventilation | Closed vents; desiccant pouches for humidity control |
| Palletization | Optional – wood pallets (ISPM 15 heat-treated) or plastic pallets |
| Stowage | Layer separation with cardboard; avoid heavy over-stacking |
| Container liner | Recommended for moisture-sensitive shipments |
Container Environment Requirements
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Temperature: Ambient (10–25°C)
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Relative humidity: < 65%
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Pre-trip inspection: No condensation, no residual odors
Shipping Documents Included
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Commercial Invoice & Packing List
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Bill of Lading (negotiable or direct)
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Phytosanitary Certificate (Tanzania Plant Health Authority)
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Certificate of Origin (Tanzania)
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Fumigation Certificate
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Certificate of Analysis (moisture, volatile oil, coumarin)
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Optional: SGS /TBS inspection report
Why Choose VG Limited for Tanzanian Cinnamon?
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Direct farm partnerships in Mbeya & Rukwa regions
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True cinnamon (C. verum) – not cassia
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Consistent grading – uniform quill size & color
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Flexible MOQ – 5 MT for trial orders
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Full compliance with EU, US, Middle East, and Asian spice standards
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Reliable logistics from Dar es Salaam port to global destinations
