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Freeze Dried Srilankan Cinnaman/dalchini Powder 45 Gm

Freeze Dried Srilankan Cinnaman/dalchini Powder 45 Gm

Freeze Dried Dalchini Powder
Rs. 209
Rs. 209
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SKU: 14320

SKU: 14320

Not all cinnamon is the same. Sri Lankan cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon or Ceylon cinnamon, has a distinctly softer, more complex flavour profile compared to the cassia variety that fills most supermarket shelves. It's sweeter, more delicate, and noticeably more aromatic and that difference becomes immediately apparent the moment you open Neelam Foodland's Freeze Dried Sri Lankan Cinnamon Powder.

Made from a single ingredient, pure Ceylon Dalchini, this cinnamon powder is processed through freeze drying rather than conventional heat drying. That distinction matters. Heat degrades the volatile essential oils responsible for cinnamon's characteristic warmth and fragrance. Freeze drying preserves them, which is why this dalchini powder smells noticeably more alive and flavourful than standard ground cinnamon.

Use it in chai and warm beverages where its gentle sweetness shines, stir it into oatmeal or yoghurt, dust it over desserts and baked goods, blend it into smoothies, or add it to rice dishes and biryanis where cinnamon plays a background aromatic role. This cinnamon powder works across sweet and savoury applications with equal confidence, and its 12 month shelf life means it stays potent well beyond what most fresh-ground versions can manage.

  • Single ingredient - 100% pure Ceylon cinnamon, nothing added

  • Freeze dried dalchini powder retains full essential oil profile and natural aroma

  • Noticeably sweeter and more delicate than standard cassia cinnamon powder

  • Versatile cinnamon powder for chai, desserts, baking, biryanis and smoothies

Cinnamon (Dalchini).

Energy 0 Kcal
Protein 0 Gm
Carbohydrates 0 Gm
Fats 0 Gm
Sugar 0 Gm

Shelf Life : 12 Months

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Rs. 209.00
Freeze Dried Srilankan Cinnaman/dalchini Powder 45 Gm

Freeze Dried Srilankan Cinnaman/dalchini Powder 45 Gm

Rs. 209.00
Rs. 209.00

Q1. What is the difference between Sri Lankan cinnamon and regular cinnamon powder?

Most cinnamon sold in Indian markets is cassia, a related but distinct spice with a sharper, more pungent flavour and higher coumarin content. Sri Lankan or Ceylon cinnamon is considered true cinnamon - softer, sweeter, more layered in aroma, and significantly lower in coumarin, making it the preferred choice in many parts of the world both for flavour and for those who use cinnamon regularly in large quantities.

Q2. Why is freeze dried cinnamon powder better than conventionally dried cinnamon?

Conventional drying uses heat which degrades the volatile essential oils that give cinnamon its warmth and fragrance. Freeze drying removes moisture at very low temperatures under vacuum, preserving these compounds almost entirely intact. The result is a dalchini powder that is noticeably more aromatic and flavourful than heat-processed alternatives, with a longer effective shelf life once opened.

Q3. What are the best ways to use this cinnamon powder in everyday cooking?

It works beautifully in chai, filter coffee, and warm milk. Stir it into oatmeal, yoghurt, or smoothies for a morning flavour boost. Use it in rice puddings, kheer, and halwa. Dust it over pancakes or baked goods. Add a pinch to biryani masala or slow-cooked curries where cinnamon plays a subtle background aromatic role. Its mild, sweet character makes it more versatile than harsher cassia-based powders.

Q4. How should this cinnamon powder be stored to maintain its aroma and potency?

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat sources. Keep the pack tightly sealed between uses as exposure to air gradually diminishes the essential oils responsible for its fragrance. A sealed container stored away from the stovetop will comfortably maintain its quality through the full 12-month shelf life.