Cardamom

Specification Details
Product Name Cardamom
Botanical Name Elettaria cardamomum
Common Name Green Cardamom
Color Green (vibrant to pale green)
Shape Oval with pointed ends
Pod Length 8 mm to 20 mm (depending on grade)
Pod Width 4 mm to 8 mm
Seed Color Dark brown to black
Aroma Strong, aromatic, sweet-spicy fragrance
Flavor Warm, slightly sweet, and spicy
Moisture Content Maximum 12%
Foreign Matter Maximum 1%
Broken Capsules Maximum 5%
Volatile Oil Content 2% to 8% (varies by quality and origin)
Purity 95% to 99% depending on grading
Density 400–550 g/l (bulk density)
Origin Primarily India, Guatemala, Sri Lanka
Packaging Jute bags, poly packs, or vacuum packs
Storage Conditions Cool, dry place away from sunlight