6 Smart Tips to Choose High-Quality Round Cut Cassia from Vietnam

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Why Choosing the Right Round Cut Cassia Matters
2. Tip #1: Verify Cut Size and Uniformity (2–4 cm or 3–6 cm)
3. Tip #2: Request Lab-Tested Volatile Oil (VO) Content
4. Tip #3: Inspect Moisture Level and Storage Conditions
5. Tip #4: Examine Color, Cleanliness, and Bark Integrity
6. Tip #5: Ask for Certifications: COA, HACCP, Organic
7. Tip #6: Check Export Packaging, Batch Code, and Labeling
8. Final Thoughts: Sourcing with Smarter Standards
9. Contact Tinimex – Trusted Supplier of Round Cut Cassia

1. Introduction: Why Choosing the Right Round Cut Cassia Matters

Vietnam is a leading exporter of round cut cassia, supplying premium-quality cinnamon to food, beverage, and wellness brands globally. But not all suppliers deliver the same level of consistency, aroma, and documentation. Differences in drying techniques, cutting precision, and even harvesting times can result in batches that vary widely in quality, appearance, and shelf life.

To protect your supply chain and reputation, you need more than just a good price—you need a reliable sourcing strategy.

Follow these 6 smart tips to ensure you receive cassia that matches your brand’s quality standards and market requirements.

2. Tip #1: Verify Cut Size and Uniformity (2–4 cm or 3–6 cm)

Quality round cut cassia should have:

• Circular or oval slices
• Consistent size range (±0.5 cm tolerance)
• Thickness between 0.3–0.5 cm

Why it matters:

• Ensures even infusion and flavor extraction
• Looks consistent in transparent jars or packaging
• Helps your QA team grade faster

caliper measuring cassia cut: QA specialist measuring round cut cassia diameter and thickness

3. Tip #2: Request Lab-Tested Volatile Oil (VO) Content

VO is a key quality indicator. Ask your supplier to provide:

• COA with verified VO % (≥2.5% is standard)
• Cinnamaldehyde levels (major flavor compound)
• Recent test date and lab credentials (ISO, SGS, Eurofins)

Why it matters: Higher VO = stronger aroma, more flavor, better customer satisfaction.

4. Tip #3: Inspect Moisture Level and Storage Conditions

High moisture can lead to:

• Mold and spoilage
• Inconsistent weight and pricing
• Failed customs inspections

What to check:

• Moisture should be 10–12%
• Products stored in dry, PE-lined cartons
• Pre-shipment photos of warehouse storage

5. Tip #4: Examine Color, Cleanliness, and Bark Integrity

Visual inspection reveals a lot:

• Cinnamon-brown tone (avoid pale or dark grey)
• No black spots, mold, or dust residue
• Clean slicing edges with intact bark

Tip: Ask for a video walk-through of sorting and cleaning process.

cassia batch with natural tone: Sorted round cut cassia with clean surfaces and no residue

6. Tip #5: Ask for Certifications: COA, HACCP, Organic

Documentation boosts buyer confidence:

• COA with full specs (VO, moisture, purity)
• HACCP or ISO 22000 food safety system
• Organic certification if required
• Phytosanitary & fumigation docs for customs

Always request sample paperwork before issuing a purchase order.

7. Tip #6: Check Export Packaging, Batch Code, and Labeling

Good packaging = better shelf life, traceability, and inspection ease:

• 10–20kg PE-lined cartons with tin-tape seal
• Labels showing grade, cut size, origin, lot ID
• Batch photos for pre-loading inspection

labeled cassia carton: Tinimex round cut cassia box with grade, batch, and export mark

8. Final Thoughts: Sourcing with Smarter Standards

Round cut cassia is more than a spice—it’s a product of reputation. Sourcing smart means checking:

• Visual uniformity
• Flavor strength
• Cleanliness
• Full traceability

Tinimex provides all six layers of quality assurance for global importers.

9. Contact Tinimex – Trusted Supplier of Round Cut Cassia

TINIMEX CO., LTD
🏢 4th Floor, No. 40 Ngo Gia Tu Street, Duc Giang Ward, Long Bien District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
📧 info@tinimex.com
🌐 https://tinimex.com
📞 +84 36 680 8683 (WhatsApp / Zalo)

Why Tinimex:

• Cleaned, graded, export-ready cassia
• COA, HACCP, and Organic on request
• Pre-shipment reports and traceable lots

Internal Links:

• How to Choose Cassia by Cut Type
• Round Cut Cassia Export Specs

External Link:

• FAO Codex – Cinnamon Export Standards