Green Cardamom is a small green color pod with black seeds having a pleasant aroma and taste. It is native to the moist evergreen forests in the Western Ghats in India. Green Cardamom is the third costliest spice in the world after Vanilla and Saffron. This spice is commonly used in Indian cuisine, but it has also made its way into Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for mouth ulcers, digestive problems, and even depression. Some of the health benefits of this peppery, citrus spiceare now making their way into modern studies Sizes Available:-
Medium Green - 5.5mm to 7mm Green Bold 6mm to 7mm Jumbo Bold 6.5 mm to 8mm Super Bold 7.5 mm to 8mm HEALTH BENIFITS:-
NUTRIENTS | VITAMINS | MINERALS |
DIETRY FIBER112% | VITAMIN C 35% | MANGANESE 1400% |
CARBOHYDRATES 23% | THIAMIN 13% | IRON 78% |
PROTEIN 22% | VITAMIN B6 11% | MAGNESIUM 57% |
CALORIES 16% | RIBOFLAVIN 11% | ZINC 50% |
1. SPECIFICATION(S)
- Shape: long oval
- Shell: strong, tough & no white spots
- Length: 2-5cm
- Round diameter: 1.5-2.5cm
- Moisture: 13.5% max
- Admixture: 1% max
- Color: brown or dark brown
- Seeds are agreeable aromatic & pungent
- Well dried & no fungus
Specifications: Cardamom
Commodity: Green Cardamom
Variety: AGB
Color: Deep Green, Fast Green
Size: Whole 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 mm or higher
Foreign Matters: Up to 2% Basis.
Immature Cardamom: Up to 3% by count Max.
Thrips: 3 by count Max.
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Drying: Sun Dried
