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A bench-scale system that refines a finished botanical extract, selectively removing unwanted constituents at room temperature while preserving the aromatics and actives.
COMERG • Cinnamon extraction
Ceylon Cinnamon
Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Turn cinnamon bark into a high-strength, food-grade extract with COMERG equipment. Our cold, room-temperature, low-pressure process captures the warm, sweet-spicy heart of true cinnamon, the cinnamaldehyde that defines its flavour, without the heat that older methods rely on.
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77% cinnamaldehyde
The spice
True cinnamon, from the bark
Ceylon cinnamon, the so-called true cinnamon, is prized for a warm, sweet and refined aroma that is softer and more delicate than common cassia. Its character comes almost entirely from cinnamaldehyde, the compound that gives cinnamon its unmistakable spicy-sweet signature.
The inner bark is dried, milled and processed cold, so the finished extract carries the full warmth of the spice. Nothing is added, and the natural balance of the bark is preserved, including its naturally low coumarin profile.
Raw material
Botanical nameCinnamomum zeylanicum
FamilyLauraceae
Plant partBark
ConditionDried, ground
OriginIndia
AvailabilityAll year
The extract
What the process delivers
Run on COMERG equipment, cinnamon bark yields a standardised, high-strength extract, batch after batch. Because the extraction is cold and solvent-light, with no high heat, the warm top notes carry straight through to the finished oil. The figures below are typical of a standardised BCin-85.1 grade.
≥85%Volatile oil v/w
77%Cinnamaldehyde
0.38DPPH IC50 mg/ml
<25 °CExtraction temp
97%Compound recovery
~110 kgBark per kg extract
The method
Cold extraction, in three steps
No heat, no leftover solvent. This is what happens inside a COMERG aerosol system, and why the extract keeps the full cinnamon character.
1
Pressurised R134a flooding
Non-toxic liquefied R134a gas is introduced to the milled cinnamon bark at controlled, low pressure. There is no heat, the cycle begins and stays at room temperature.
2
Selective aromatic dissolution
The liquid gas gently dissolves the cinnamaldehyde and the warm spicy volatiles, while the heat-sensitive top notes stay structurally intact.
3
Recovery and pure extract
The R134a is fully recovered and recycled in a closed loop. What is left is a concentrated cinnamon extract, at least 85% volatile oil, with under 0.1 g/kg residue.
Aromatic profile
The compound fingerprint
Principal constituents identified by GC-MS, each above 1%. Cinnamaldehyde dominates the profile, which is exactly why bark is the prized raw material for cinnamon extract.
0%30%60%80%+
Other extractables present. Per-batch GC-MS report available on request.
Specification
BCin-85.1 at a glance
Identity & origin
Botanical nameCinnamomum zeylanicum
Plant partBark
OriginIndia
Product codeBCin-85.1
CAS No.84649-98-9
EINECS No.283-479-0
Production
MethodLiquefied-gas extraction
TemperatureBelow 25 °C
SolventFood-grade (Dir. 97/60/EC)
Solvent residue< 0.1 g/kg
StandardisationDeclared volatile oil
Concentration1 kg ≈ 100-120 kg bark
Physical
AppearanceDark brown viscous liquid
Volatile oil≥ 85% v/w (ASTA)
INCI nameCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
Density1034 g/l
Refractive index1.5878
Acid value8.1 mg KOH/g
Solubility & output
In oilsFully soluble
In 40% alcoholPartial
In waterInsoluble
Flash point> 62 °C
ContainerLined aluminium bottle
Shelf life2 years
Why cinnamon, why cold
A warm spice, captured whole
A concentrated bark
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, India
Plant partBark, milled
Bark per kg extract~100-120 kg
Volatile oil≥ 85% v/w
AntioxidantDPPH IC50 0.38 mg/ml
Captured cold
Versus steam distillation
Cinnamaldehyde77% retained
CoumarinNaturally low
Process temperature< 25 °C
Top notesPreserved
Applications
What you can make
Food & flavour
Bakery & confectionery
Beverages & spirits
Fine perfumery
Cosmetics & warming care
Candles & home fragrance
The extract can be taken concentrated or diluted in a carrier oil to suit the application. Typical filling rates for the concentrated extract in food are 10 to 600 mg per kilogram of product.
Why the COMERG line
Built for warm spice like cinnamon
The strength and warmth above are not an accident of the bark alone, they are what the right equipment makes repeatable. Our line is engineered around the things that matter when you process a high-value spice.
Room temperatureR134a aerosol extraction works cold and at low pressure, so the volatile warm top notes are never cooked off.
Keeps the cinnamaldehydeCinnamaldehyde carries almost the entire cinnamon character. Cold extraction concentrates it cleanly into the extract.
Fully automatedClosed-loop systems run the cycle for you, so results stay consistent and one operator can handle the line.
Fast cycles, high yieldLow-pressure extraction is quick and recovers up to 97% of the bark's compounds, more than older high-pressure CO2 lines.
Scales with youFrom a 10 l pilot unit to 2000 l production, the same method grows from R&D batches to full output.
Clean and economicalIt uses around 85% less energy than solvent methods and needs no special hazardous-location facility.
Why it wins
Compared to the alternatives
Against steam distillation, solvent and CO2, cold R134a extraction keeps more of the cinnamon, with a clean, high-strength result.
| Feature | COMERG R134a | Steam distillation | Solvent | CO₂ supercritical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process temperature | < 25 °C (room temp) | 100-150 °C | 40-70 °C | 31-80 °C |
| Aromatic preservation | 95%+ | 60-75% | ~85% | ~80% |
| Compound recovery | up to 97% | 70-85% | 80-90% | 85-92% |
| Cinnamaldehyde | Concentrated | Retained, some loss | Retained | Mostly retained |
| Solvent residue | < 0.1 g/kg | None | Needs post-purge | None |
| Energy use | 85% less vs solvent | High | Medium-high | Very high |
| Special facility | Not required | Not required | Required | High-pressure safety |
From bark to extract
The machines for cinnamon
A complete COMERG line takes cinnamon from raw bark to a finished extract. These are the core stages, each available as standalone equipment.
Aerosol extraction
The heart of the line. Liquefied-gas systems that pull cinnamon oil cold, below 25 °C, from 10 l pilot units up to 2000 l.
Room temp • 97% recoveryView system
Conveyor dryer
Brings the bark to the right, even moisture before milling, so each batch of cinnamon extracts predictably.
Prep stageView machine
The complete spice line
From a 10 l pilot system to industrial 2000 l lines, the same cold process scales with your volume.
10 l - 2000 lBrowse all equipment
Product specificationFull composition, properties, packaging and handling for cinnamon extract BCin-85.1.
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Questions
Cinnamon extraction, explained
A 100% natural cinnamon bark extract, product code BCin-85.1. It reaches at least 85% volatile oil, led by around 77% cinnamaldehyde, with no additives.
Liquefied food-grade gas extraction at room temperature, below 25 °C, and low pressure. Because there is no high heat, the delicate aromatic compounds are preserved and solvent residue stays below 0.1 g/kg.
Cinnamon's warmth lives almost entirely in cinnamaldehyde and a handful of supporting volatiles. Cold R134a extraction concentrates them cleanly without the prolonged heat that can dull or alter the spice.
Roughly 1 kg of extract represents around 100 to 120 kg of dried, milled bark, which is why a high-strength extract is so practical to use and ship.
Yes. The same cold process runs from a 10 l pilot unit to 2000 l production systems, so you can start small and grow without changing method.
It is produced with a food-grade solvent per Directive 97/60/EC. It is a raw material for formulation, not intended for direct consumption or undiluted topical use, and users are responsible for compliance with applicable legislation.
Yes. A per-batch GC-MS analysis is available on request, and a Safety Data Sheet per 2006/1907/EC is supplied with the product.
Set up your cinnamon line
Tell us your throughput and target product. We will recommend the right system, share a yield estimate for your cinnamon bark, and reply with pricing and lead time, usually within 48 hours.
COMERG extracts are raw materials for product formulation. They are not intended for direct consumption or for undiluted topical application in cosmetics, perfumery or aromatherapy. This information is provided to the best of our knowledge and is not a substitute for prior testing of suitability for the intended use. Keep away from children.
The cinnamon line
Equipment for processing cinnamon
The machines below make up the cinnamon line, the equipment that takes the bark through to a finished extract. Request a quote on any unit and we will reply with pricing and lead time.
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