Cardamom, widely revered as the "queen of spices," is a premium aromatic spice primarily cultivated in Kerala, India, the largest producer within the country. Sourced from the dried fruit capsule of the cardamom plant, this spice is renowned for its intense flavor, vibrant bright green color, and medicinal benefits. Our cardamom is meticulously graded by size, including popular categories such as 6-7mm, 7.5mm, and 8mm+, catering to diverse culinary and industrial applications. The cardamom pods maintain a balanced moisture content of 10-12%, ensuring long shelf life and consistent quality. With a purity level between 99% and 99.5%, and low foreign matter content (0.5%-2%), this spice guarantees high-grade quality. Additionally, total ash content remains under 9.5% on a dry basis, reflecting the product's superior cleanliness and minimal contamination. Its volatile oil content—critical for flavor and aroma—is maintained according to international standards. Cardamom's exceptional size retention and minimal presence of light, immature, or shriveled capsules ensure a premium product ideal for large-scale food processors, spice exporters, pharmaceutical companies, and gourmet product manufacturers seeking consistent, high-quality cardamom for bulk procurement.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kerala, India |
| Pod Size Variants | 6-7mm, 7.5mm, 8mm and above |
| Color | Bright green, uniform |
| Moisture Content | 10-12% maximum |
| Purity Level | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% to 2% maximum |
| Total Ash Content | Not more than 9.5% (dry basis) |
| Volatile Oil Content | Compliant with international quality standards |
| Physical Integrity | High size retention; minimal immature or shriveled capsules |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Spice Form | Whole cardamom pods |
| Grading Method | By pod size (6-7mm, 7.5mm, 8mm+) |
| Moisture | 10-12% max |
| Purity | 99%-99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5%-2% |
| Total Ash | Up to 9.5% dry basis |
| Volatile Oil | Minimum % as per quality standards |
| Color | Bright green |
| Packaging | Bulk packaging options available upon inquiry |
| Shelf Life | Optimal freshness retained under proper storage |
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The cardamom pods are available in sizes 6-7mm, 7.5mm, and 8mm+, with larger pods generally indicating more mature capsules that contain higher volatile oil content, thus offering enhanced aroma and flavor suited for premium spice blends and culinary applications.
Maintaining moisture content within 10-12% ensures the cardamom remains fresh yet stable, preventing microbial growth and spoilage during bulk storage and transport, which is critical for maintaining quality in industrial processing and export.
Purity levels of 99% to 99.5% indicate minimal presence of foreign matter or adulterants, ensuring reliability and consistent quality essential for food manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and spice re-packers targeting high-end markets.
Total ash content measures the mineral residue left after complete combustion of the spice. A low level (not more than 9.5%) reflects high quality with minimal extraneous inorganic materials, reassuring bulk buyers about product cleanliness and authenticity.
The product undergoes rigorous grading and sorting to ensure high size retention and minimal light, immature, or shriveled capsules, delivering uniform appearance and optimal flavor profile, critical for gourmet food producers and premium exporters.
Country Of Origin: India
Cardamom, known as the "queen of spices", is a highly prized spice primarily cultivated in India, with Kerala being the largest producer. The spice, derived from the fruit (capsule) of the cardamom plant, is used as a flavoring agent and for its aromatic and medicinal properties. India is a major producer, though Guatemala surpasses it in overall production.
Available in different pods sizes like 6-7mm, 7-8mm, 8mm+
Color: Bright green, uniform.
Size: Graded by size, e.g., 6mm-7mm, 7.5mm, with larger sizes like 8mm and above also available.
Moisture: Typically 10-12% maximum.
Purity: 99% to 99.5%.
Foreign Matter: Maximum 0.5% to 2% depending on the source.
Total Ash: Generally not more than 9.5% on a dry basis.
Volatile Oil Content: Relevant for seeds, with a minimum percentage specified by different sources.
Other Specifications: May include parameters like bulk density, size retention, and percentage of light/immature/shriveled capsules.
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