Cinnamon Bark Production at Opara Organic
At Opara Organic, we are dedicated to producing the highest quality cinnamon bark through sustainable and organic methods. Here is an overview of our meticulous production process, from cultivation to the final product.
- Cultivation
- Cultivation is established and maintained by ensuring that it is free from any external chemicals. Water from the Walawa River is obtained from the Ridiyagama Tank and sprinkler irrigation method is used to provide water to the cultivation. Standard and recommended pruning methods are also used in the cultivation.
- Growing
- Maintenance: Our cultivation receives regular maintenance, including weeding, mulching, and watering, especially during dry periods. We adhere to organic farming practices, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to ensure a pure and natural product.
- Harvesting
- After 3 years of planting the cinnamon seedlings, the trunks of the mature trees are removed and transported as the farm harvest to the harvest processing centre located in the farm
- Bark Stripping
- Initial Peeling: The outer bark is carefully scraped off using special knives to expose the valuable inner bark. This process requires precision to ensure the inner bark remains intact.
- Stripping: The inner bark is then stripped off in long sections, known for their distinct aroma and flavor.
- Drying
- After peeling the bark long pieces that are used to make the outer cover of the quills are kept 2-3 hours, for shade drying. During this period bark curls inversely
- Sorting and Grading
- Quality Check: Our dried quills undergo rigorous quality checks and are sorted based color, and thickness. Higher quality cinnamon bark is thin, tight, and has a uniform texture.
- Grading: We grade our cinnamon into then categories,
At Opara Organic, our own organic cinnamon plantation and our commitment to sustainable practices ensure that we produce the finest quality cinnamon bark, bringing the essence of nature directly to you.