🟩 Cinnamon Production Process and Its Value 🟩 කුරුඳු නිෂ්පාදන ක්‍රියාවලිය සහ එහි වටිනාකම

🍃 Cinnamon Production Process and Its Value         

🍃Introduction:

Sri Lanka’s fragrant cinnamon is one of the most valued in the world not only because of its unique properties, but also because of the uniqueness of its production process. In this article, we will examine the cinnamon production process and its various values.

📕Value and beneficial compounds of cinnamon:

The cinnamon plant is a plant that contains several volatile essential oil components, and the compounds are used for many useful purposes, which is why cinnamon has gained high value. Cinnamal hydrangea is obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree, eugenol from the leaves of the cinnamon tree, and camphor from the roots of the cinnamon tree.

🍃Cinnamon Processing Process

The process of stripping the bark from the cinnamon tree into sticks is done using simple hand tools. Simple traditional tools and techniques are still used to process cinnamon in Sri Lanka.

🍃 Cutting Cinnamon Trees: 

👉 Experienced people use a sharp knife to cut down well-grown cinnamon trees at the base. This should be done without damaging other trees. Then, the branches are cut into pieces to make the tree and bark easier to process. It is also important to remove knotted branches.

🍃 Removing the outer brown bark of the cinnamon tree:

Using a simple tool called a cinnamon scraper , the thin brown outer bark of the cinnamon tree is carefully scraped off. This should be done until the yellow bark inside is exposed, and it should be done carefully so as not to damage the bark underneath.

🍃 Cinnamon crushing:

A brass rod is rubbed on the peeled bark. This helps the cinnamon bark to separate from the cambium layer and come off easily.

🍃 Cinnamon bark removal:

Using a simple tool like a small knife, the tip of the knife is inserted into the cracks along the axis of the peeled bark and the bark is carefully removed. The bark is removed to the required size and shape. The bark is removed in two ways:

👉 Striped cinnamon bark or husks, which are used as the outer covering in the preparation of cinnamon sticks.

👉 Small pieces of cinnamon bark or pods, which are used to fill the middle when filling cinnamon sticks.

🍃Cinnamon stick filling: 

Small pieces of bark are packed tightly and stably into the peeled cinnamon bark. The sticks are filled by connecting the strips of bark to each other.

🍂 Cutting cinnamon sticks in half: 

The prepared cinnamon sticks are cut to a specific length with sharp scissors.

🍂 Drying cinnamon sticks:

The cut cinnamon sticks are placed on a net prepared in a covered house and allowed to dry in a gentle breeze for about four to five days.

🍂 Bundling cinnamon sticks: 

The well-dried cinnamon sticks are systematically arranged into bundles and prepared for sending to the market.

🥯 Cinnamon-related products:

In addition to cinnamon bark, other parts of the cinnamon plant are also used for various products. Cinnamon oil and cinnamon water are obtained from cinnamon bark, and cinnamon powder and drinks made with cinnamon are also found in the market.

💧 Climatic conditions and soil types required for cinnamon cultivation:

⛅ Climatic conditions: 

Moderate temperature (20°C - 30°C), well-distributed annual rainfall (2000mm - 2500mm), high relative humidity (65% - 90%), good sunlight and elevations of 500-1000 meters above sea level are most suitable.

🪴 Soil type: 

Well-drained, organic matter-rich, deep loamy soils are most suitable. The soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Good drainage and adequate nutrient levels are important.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon production in Sri Lanka is an integral part of our culture and economy. This "fragrant gold", produced using centuries-old traditional methods and local knowledge, is recognized worldwide. We hope that these articles have given you some insight into the uniqueness of Sri Lankan cinnamon, its value, and its production process. 

👉 To learn more about cinnamon cultivation methods, environmental requirements, and its full value chain, please follow the link below.

https://agrotechzone.blogspot.com/2025/05/cinnamon-cultivation-worldwide-and.html