Frequently Asked Questions We have tried answering some of the most popular questions briefly in the following section. While we encourage you to read them in case of a query; we are happy to be in touch with you via phone or Email for any further clarifications.
FAQ Why should I trust “Divine – Virgin Ceylon Cinnamon” products? Why should I trust “Divine – Virgin Ceylon Cinnamon” products? Where can I shop true cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon? You can visit www.CinnamonDivine.com to know the sourcing options for Ceylon Cinnamon from Sri Lanka. What is true Cinnamon? Ceylon Cinnamon is considered to be "true cinnamon". Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum) is a tree native to Sri Lanka. It is also called as Sweet Cinnamon, True Cinnamon or Mexican Cinnamon. Where can I shop true cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon? Ceylon cinnamon grows mainly in Sri Lanka while cassia cinnamon comes from Indonesia and China. Sri Lanka is the world's largest producer and exporter of pure cinnamon to the world and pure Ceylon Cinnamon Suppliers from Sri Lanka entitle to 90% of global market share. What made “Divine” to innovate three products ranges for its Ceylon Cinnamon products? Each customer has unique requirements and patterns in their buying decisions in line with their buying capacity and views. It may vary from buying a simple traditional product to buying an organic and fair traded product. We innovate the key product ranges to serve the exact need of the consumer. You can visit www.CinnamonDivine.com for further information on the product ranges. How can I get more information about “Divine” Initiatives such as new projects for promoting fair trade and organic farming? You can visit www.CinnamonDivine.com or contact us directly. How can I become an authorized dealer for “Divine Products”? You can visit www.CinnamonDivine.com or contact us directly. What's the health benefit difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon? Cassia cinnamon is the one that has been more commonly studied for health benefits; but scientists say that Ceylon cinnamon is likely safer in very high doses than cassia. (Although both cassia and Ceylon cinnamon are considered by the FDA to be safe for human consumption, yet specific quantities are not mentioned.) What's the price difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon? Ceylon cinnamon is expensive and thus used much less frequently; unless labeled (and priced) accordingly, cassia cinnamon is the kind your supermarket will most likely stock. What is fair trade? Fair trade is a social movement whose stated goal is to help producers in developing countries achieve better trading conditions and to promote sustainability. It advocates the payment of higher prices to exporters, as well as improved social and environmental standards. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_trade) What is Organic Cinnamon? Organic cinnamon is cinnamon that is grown without the use of harmful pesticides or prohibited synthetic fertilizers. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in order to be considered organic the cinnamon cannot be harvested from bioengineered plants or be subjected to ionizing radiation.
