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Royal Cinnamon
Burlap & Barrel's Royal Cinnamon is a single-origin heirloom Cinnamomum loureiroi from Vietnam, prized for its high essential oil content and sweetness. The brand sets the industry standard for transparency by publishing heavy metal test results and sourcing directly from smallholder farmers.
Quality & Materials
Heirloom Cinnamomum loureiroi; non-irradiated, no anti-caking agents like silicon dioxide. High coumarin content characteristic of Cassia varieties, but with significantly higher essential oil percentages (up to 5%).
Evidence & Testing
Third-party lab testing for heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium) is conducted for every batch. Sourced via a transparent supply chain that bypasses traditional auction systems.
Brand Transparency
Burlap & Barrel is a Public Benefit Corporation; they provide detailed information on harvest years, farm locations, and specific farmers.
Value Assessment
At roughly $5.50 per ounce, it is more expensive than bulk cinnamon but offers significantly more flavor per teaspoon, meaning you use less.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike supermarket brands (McCormick, Simply Organic), this is not irradiated and does not sit in warehouses for years; it is harvested and shipped in small batches, maintaining volatile oil levels that exceed commercial grades.
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