Our Small Cardamom pods, sized 7-6mm, represent premium quality green cardamom selectively hand-picked to ensure optimal maturity and maximum flavor intensity. Known as the "Queen of Spices," this variety of cardamom offers a unique, complex flavor profile featuring citrusy, spicy, and menthol notes, making it an ideal ingredient to enhance the depth of sweet and savory dishes alike. The pods are carefully processed using steam treatment methods to preserve their aromatic oils while ensuring microbial safety. Supplied as whole pods, they retain freshness longer compared to ground forms, making them perfect for B2B buyers in the food manufacturing, spice trading, hospitality, and beverage sectors. This small-sized cardamom is especially favored for precise portioning and uniformity in recipes such as curries, biryanis, flavored teas, and baked goods where consistent flavor strength and aromatic quality are critical. Sourced with stringent quality control, these 7-6mm small cardamom pods offer a reliable, premium-grade spice solution to elevate culinary and medicinal products in a wide array of industries.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Pod Size | 7-6mm small cardamom pods |
| Quality Grade | Premium hand-picked whole pods |
| Processing Method | Steam treated for flavor preservation and safety |
| Flavor Profile | Complex with citrus, spice, menthol/camphor notes |
| Packaging | Bulk packaging available for B2B buyers |
| Storage | Best stored as whole pods to maintain aroma |
| Usage | Ideal for culinary, beverage, and medicinal applications |
| Origin | Sourced from prime green cardamom growing regions |
| Application Sector | Food processing, spice trading, hospitality, beverage manufacturers |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Pod Size Range | 6-7mm |
| Color | Bright green |
| Moisture Content | ≤10% |
| External Pest/Defect | Minimal to none, hand-sorted |
| Essential Oil Content | 3-4% |
| Packaging Type | Jute bags, kraft paper bags, or customized bulk packaging |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 months under optimal storage conditions |
| Compliance | Meets food safety and export standards |
| Intended Use | Culinary flavoring, beverage infusion, traditional medicinal use |
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The uniform 7-6mm size allows consistent flavor extraction, precise portion control, and better processing efficiency in industrial kitchens and food manufacturing.
Steam treatment preserves the essential oils and aroma while ensuring microbial safety, making the pods suitable for high-standard food production requirements.
We offer bulk packaging in jute bags, kraft paper bags, or customized packaging options tailored to buyer requirements for ease of transport and storage.
Yes, the premium quality whole pods retain their medicinal properties, supporting traditional uses like digestion and respiratory health.
Store the pods in cool, dry places away from direct sunlight in airtight containers to preserve their aroma and flavor up to 12-18 months.
Country Of Origin: India
Cardamom is a spice derived from the seeds of plants in the ginger family, known for its aromatic and complex flavor profile. It's used in both sweet and savory dishes, beverages, and traditional medicines. Cardamom is often referred to as the "Queen of Spices" due to its unique fragrance and taste
Product Information:
Cardamom is typically sold as whole pods or ground seeds.
It's best stored in whole pods to preserve its flavor.
Green cardamom is often hand-picked at optimal maturity to ensure maximum flavor intensity.
It can be processed using steam treatment or other natural methods.
Flavor Profile:
Cardamom's flavor is described as complex, with notes of citrus, spice, and a hint of menthol or camphor.
It can be sweet, pungent, and aromatic.
It's often used to add depth and complexity to dishes.
Culinary Uses:
Cooking: Used in curries, rice dishes (like biryani and pulao), and various sweet and savory dishes.
Beverages: A popular addition to coffee, tea, and other beverages.
Baking: Used in Scandinavian baking and other baked goods for its unique flavor.
Medicinal Uses: Used in traditional medicine for its digestive and potential health benefits.
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