Cardamom

Cardamom

Cardamom is a highly aromatic spice made from the seeds of plants in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), primarily Elettaria cardamomum (green cardamom) and Amomum species (black cardamom). It is known for its warm, sweet, and slightly citrusy flavor and is widely used in cooking, baking, and traditional medicine. Green Cardamom: Small, green, oval pods with tiny black seeds inside Black Cardamom: Larger, dark brown pods with a smoky aroma
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Product Description

Common Uses

Culinary:

Used in both sweet and savory dishes—curries, rice, chai tea, desserts, and spice blends like garam masala and chai masala
Green cardamom is popular in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cuisines
Black cardamom is commonly used in hearty dishes like biryanis and stews

Beverages:

Used to flavor coffee and tea (especially *masala chai*)

Forms of Cardamom

Whole Pods: Best for cooking and brewing
Seeds: Shelled from pods, more concentrated
Ground Powder: Convenient, but loses aroma quickly

Taste and Aroma

  • Green Cardamom: Sweet, floral, citrusy, with hints of mint and eucalyptus
  • Black Cardamom: Smoky, bold, and slightly camphor-like
  • Highly aromatic and pungent, especially when crushed

Nutritional and Medicinal Properties

  • Contains essential oils like cineole and terpinene
  • Known for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive properties
  • May help with bloating, gas, and bad breath

Medicinal

  • Traditionally used to aid digestion, freshen breath, and relieve colds and coughs

Fun Fact

  • Cardamom is sometimes called the Queen of Spices, second only to black pepper in global spice trade history.

Specification of Cardamom Whole

PARAMETER VALUE
PRODUCT GREEN CARDAMOM
ORIGIN INDIA
APPEARANCE DEEP GREEN, FAST GREEN
SIZE 6, 7, 8 MM OR HIGHER
FOREIGN MATTER Around 2%
IMMATURE CARDAMOM 5% BY COUNT
THRIPS NIL OR 3 BY COUNT
MOISTURE Max. 12.00%

Container Capacity

SIZE OF CONTAINER QNT.
20 FT 9 MT
40 HQ 20 MT

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