Vietnam Cassia Cinnamon & Whole Star Anise
Wholesale exporter of Northern Vietnam Cassia Cinnamon (Split, Cigarette, Tube) and Autumn Crop Whole Star Anise. High essential oil bulk container supply.
Frequently Asked Procurement Questions
What makes Northern Vietnam Cassia and Star Anise world-renowned?
The mountainous terroir of Yen Bai and Lang Son provinces in Northern Vietnam provides ideal microclimates for Cinnamomum cassia and Illicium verum. Vietnamese cassia is prized globally for having among the highest natural cinnamaldehyde and essential oil contents (often exceeding 3–4%), delivering sharp, aromatic sweetness favored by European and American spice grinders.
What is the difference between Autumn Crop and Spring Crop Star Anise?
Autumn Crop (harvested September to November) produces larger, thicker 8-pointed star flowers with bold diameter (>2.5 cm) and dark reddish-brown color, containing the highest anethole oil content (>8%). Spring Crop (harvested March to May) has smaller pods and lighter color, offering an economical option for oil extraction and blending.
How is Cassia packaged to prevent transit breakage?
Cigarette quills and delicate cut sticks are packed in robust, corrugated export master cartons with protective kraft linings. Split cassia can also be compressed in jute bales or packed flat in cartons to optimize container freight volume.
What quality verification is conducted prior to ocean loading?
Each consignment undergoes moisture verification (max 13.5%), visual sorting to remove mold or stems, and official phytosanitary inspection by the Vietnamese Plant Protection Department. Third-party testing by Vinacontrol or SGS is arranged per buyer instruction.