LEMUR International, Inc. celebrates 25 years this year! Established in 1996, Lemur is women-owned and operated by Madagascar native, Carol Rakotomalala. We offer the finest organic Vanilla, Cinnamon, Essential Oil & Honey products from Madagascar for the food & beverage, nutraceutical, cosmetic and aromatherapy industries. We grow our Vanilla Beans using certified organic methods. Our vanilla is the preferred choice of chefs, bakers, confectioners and ice cream manufacturers who require premium quality in their products.
Madagascar Cinnamon (Cinnamon Zeylani-cum, or True Cinnamon) grows wild on the island’s east and northwest coasts and is harvested from our model cinnamon farming program that has taught villagers how to clear underbrush to protect trees from fire and to operate a steam distillation facility for leaves that are a byproduct of bark collection. Madagascar Cinnamon is sweeter than the commonly used cinnamon (Cassia, cultivated in China & Indonesia), is a light tan color and has a smooth bark surface. Madagascar Cinnamon is perfect in sweet and subtle dishes that require a delicate flavor while Cassia should be reserved for spicy dishes and curries.
Given Madagascar’s clean environment, we are able to produce Essential Oils from pure, clean and uncontaminated plants.
Brands: Madagascar Select|Madagascar Island Queen