Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material

Q: What is the difference between Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon?

Cassia ( Cinnamomum cassia ) and Ceylon ( Cinnamomum verum ) are different species commonly sold under the single name “cinnamon.” Cassia, the more common commodity spice in the US market, contains meaningfully more coumarin than Ceylon. This is not just a quality distinction coumarin intake is subject to established regulatory guidance due to its dose-dependent effects, which is exactly why identity confirmation between the two species matters.

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BioTrace Labs' Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material is a certified Cinnamomum cassia botanical reference material, developed for HPTLC fingerprinting, phytochemical authentication, and herbal quality-control testing. Each Cinnamomum cassia bark reference material batch is botanically verified and profiled to confirm its cinnamaldehyde and coumarin composition, giving analytical laboratories, spice and herbal manufacturers, and researchers a dependable cinnamon HPTLC reference material for identity confirmation and comparative phytochemical analysis. As a trusted cinnamon reference material supplier, BioTrace Labs supplies laboratories and manufacturers across the USA, giving them confidence in the authenticity and traceability of every batch they buy.

SKU: BL86256

Category: Botanical Reference Material (BRM)

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Description

Parameter	Details
Botanical Name	Cinnamomum cassia (syn. Cinnamomum aromaticum)
Other Names	Cinnamon, Cassia, Chinese Cinnamon
Plant Part Used	Bark
Family	Lauraceae
Chemical Constituents	Cinnamaldehyde, coumarin, cinnamyl acetate
Use	HPTLC, herbal standardization, phytochemical fingerprinting, botanical authentication
Product Form	Whole Dry / Powdered (at 5% extra cost)
Type	Botanical Reference Material (BRM) / Testing purpose
Reference Type	Voucher-grade botanical reference material

Why Use Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material?

Cinnamon is widely used in food, flavoring, and herbal-product testing, and it is also one of the clearest cases in the spice trade where two distinct species share one common name. A characterized botanical reference material provides laboratories with a defined plant material for comparison during identity testing, chromatographic fingerprinting, and raw-material quality assessment.

BioTrace Labs' Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material is intended for analytical and research applications including HPTLC profiling, botanical authentication, phytochemical comparison, and herbal raw-material standardization.

HPTLC Analysis Profile

HPTLC compliant, using an optimized cinnamon HPTLC fingerprint method
Detection under UV 254 nm / 366 nm, plus derivatization
Produces a reproducible cinnamaldehyde/coumarin fingerprint for identity confirmation

Applications

Spice and herbal raw-material standardization, and cinnamon botanical authentication
Quality control laboratories running comparative phytochemical analysis
Academic and industrial research using Cinnamomum BRM
Distinguishing Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) from Ceylon/true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), which have meaningfully different coumarin levels, a distinction with real regulatory relevance, not just a quality preference, given established guidance on coumarin intake

Documentation Provided

Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided on request, downloadable via the “Download CoA” button or by using “Ask a Question.”

Packaging & Storage

Packed in airtight, light-resistant containers
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and humidity to preserve cinnamaldehyde content

Disclaimer

For analytical and research purposes only. Not intended for direct consumption.

Frequently asked questions

What is Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material?

Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material is a certified Cinnamomum cassia botanical reference material used to confirm identity and authenticity through HPTLC fingerprinting and phytochemical comparison.

What is the difference between Cassia and Ceylon cinnamon?

Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) and Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum) are different species commonly sold under the single name “cinnamon.” Cassia, the more common commodity spice in the US market, contains meaningfully more coumarin than Ceylon. This is not just a quality distinction coumarin intake is subject to established regulatory guidance due to its dose-dependent effects, which is exactly why identity confirmation between the two species matters.

What is a cinnamon HPTLC fingerprint used for?

A cinnamon HPTLC fingerprint is a chromatographic profile of cinnamaldehyde and coumarin used to confirm species identity and help distinguish Cassia from Ceylon cinnamon.

How does this BRM support botanical authentication of cinnamon?

It provides a verified comparison standard against which an unknown cinnamon sample's HPTLC or phytochemical profile can be matched, confirming species identity and detecting mislabeling.

What are the key phytochemical markers in this Cinnamomum reference material?

The primary markers are cinnamaldehyde and coumarin, along with cinnamyl acetate, which together form cinnamon's characteristic fingerprint and help differentiate Cassia from Ceylon cinnamon.

Is this BRM available in bulk from a supplier?

Yes, BioTrace Labs is a cinnamon reference material supplier offering both standard 5g/10g packs and bulk quantities, contact us via “Ask a Question” for bulk or custom orders.

Does this BRM come with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA)?

Yes, a Certificate of Analysis confirming the HPTLC fingerprint and identity of each batch is available on request via the Download CoA option.

How should this BRM be stored to preserve its active markers?

Store it in a cool, dry place inside its original airtight, light-resistant packaging, away from direct light and humidity, to preserve its cinnamaldehyde content.

Do you ship Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material within the USA?

Yes. BioTrace Labs is a US-based supplier of Cinnamon Botanical Reference Material, so US laboratories and manufacturers can order without the customs delays or import paperwork that come with overseas suppliers.