Square, Broken, and Round cut cassia – 7 Essential Differences You Can’t Ignore

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Why Format Choice Matters for Cassia Buyers
2. Difference #1: Shape and Cut Precision
3. Difference #2: Visual Appeal in Retail Packaging
4. Difference #3: Volatile Oil Retention & Flavor Strength
5. Difference #4: Ease of Processing and Infusion
6. Difference #5: Packing Efficiency and Shipping Volume
7. Difference #6: Documentation, Traceability, and Certifications
8. Difference #7: End Use by Industry (Food, Pharma, Fragrance)
9. Final Verdict: Which Cassia Format Fits Your Needs?
10. Contact Tinimex – Supplier of All Cassia Formats

1. Introduction: Why Format Choice Matters for Cassia Buyers

Choosing the right cassia cinnamon format isn’t just about price—it affects processing efficiency, product performance, and your brand’s presentation. Tinimex offers three export-ready formats:

• Round Cut Cassia (circular slices, 2–6 cm)
• Square Cut Cassia (flat bark squares, e.g., 3×3 cm)
• Broken Cassia (irregular fragments)

Let’s break down the 7 biggest differences.

2. Difference #1: Shape and Cut Precision

Round and square cuts are ideal for automated systems; broken is best for bulk non-visual use.

3. Difference #2: Visual Appeal in Retail Packaging

• Round Cut Cassia looks elegant in jars, pouches, and tea blends.
• Square Cut is ideal for window bags and high-end culinary use.
• Broken Cassia is not suitable for transparent or premium packaging.

format comparison in retail jars: Round, square, and broken cassia displayed side by side

4. Difference #3: Volatile Oil Retention & Flavor Strength

Round and square retain more oils due to larger intact surfaces.

5. Difference #4: Ease of Processing and Infusion

• Round Cut: Easy to steep, slow-release flavor, good for beverages
• Square Cut: Stackable, blends into dry spice mixes
• Broken: Fast oil extraction, best for industrial processing

Your choice should align with product function.

6. Difference #5: Packing Efficiency and Shipping Volume

Square cut is most space-efficient, especially in containerized exports.

7. Difference #6: Documentation, Traceability, and Certifications

Tinimex offers for all formats:

• COA (moisture, VO, cleanliness)
• HACCP / Organic (on request)
• Phytosanitary + pre-shipment images

labeled export boxes for 3 formats: Tinimex cartons with product grade and format code

8. Difference #7: End Use by Industry (Food, Pharma, Fragrance)

Tip: Some buyers blend formats for cost-performance optimization.

9. Final Verdict: Which Cassia Format Fits Your Needs?

Choose based on your end-use, automation process, and customer expectations.

10. Contact Tinimex – Supplier of All Cassia Formats

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:

• Exporting round, square, and broken cassia to 20+ markets
• Custom cut sizes and private label support
• Pre-shipment photos, COA, HACCP available

Internal Links:

• Benefits of Round Cut Cassia
• How to Choose Cassia for Your Application

External Link:

• FAO Codex – Cinnamon Trade Standards