Cardamom

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Also Known As: इलायची (Hindi), هيل (Arabic), ኮረሪማ (Amharic), Iliki (Swahili), Kardemom (Afrikaans), Ikadamoni (Zulu), Kardamomu (Yoruba), Cardamome (French), กระวาน (Thai), Bạch đậu khấu (Vietnamese), Buah pelaga (Malay/Indonesian), ကာဒီမွန် (Burmese), Kardamomo (Tagalog)

HS Code

0908.31

Origin

Guatemala

Shelf Life

18 Months

Moisture

Max 12%

FSSAIAPEDA RegisteredSpices Board RegisteredOrganic Available

Quality Grades

GradeDescriptionKey Metric
Bold Green (8mm+)Extra large, intensely aromatic pods8-10%
Medium Green (6-8mm)Standard premium grade6-8%
Small Green (5-6mm)Export quality, good aroma5-6%

Key Metric represents Oil Content indicates the percentage of essential oils containing compounds like cineole and terpinyl acetate that create the intense sweet, floral aroma.

Packing

PP Bags, Jute Bags, Carton or Custom

Standard Sizes: 10Kg, 25 Kg, 50 Kg or Custom

Note: All packaging options are flexible and can be combined based on your requirements. Custom solutions available for bulk orders.

Product Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AppearanceThree-sided oval pods with striations
ColorBright green to olive-green
Pod Size6mm to 10mm length (grade dependent)
MoistureMax 12%
Light PodsMax 2%
Immature PodsMax 3%
Foreign MatterMax 2%
SmellSweet, floral, intense aromatic

Chemical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Moisture ContentMax 12%
Total Ash8% max
Volatile Oil Content4% to 10%
1,8-Cineole20% to 40%
Alpha-Terpinyl Acetate30% to 45%
Pesticide ResidueAs per international standards
Microbial LoadAs per food safety standards

Applications

  • Premium Beverages & Tea
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Middle Eastern Cuisine
  • Perfumery & Aromatherapy
  • Traditional Medicine

About This Product

Known as the 'Queen of Spices', our cardamom is handpicked from the misty highlands of Guatemala and Kerala. Each pod is carefully selected for its intense aroma, bold flavor, and vibrant green color that signifies freshness and quality.