Green Cardamom (Whole)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

The highly coveted 'Queen of Spices.' These large, vibrant green cardamom pods boast an intense, complex fragrance. Exclusively graded by pod diameter (7mm to 8mm+) to meet the exacting aesthetic and aromatic demands of Middle Eastern (GCC) and premium European buyers.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Gourmet culinary flavoring, premium coffee/tea blending (Gahwa in the Middle East), luxury bakery and confectionery, and high-end pharmaceutical/Ayurvedic tinctures.

How to Use / Processing

Used whole in slow-brewed beverages. Pods are cracked and seeds milled for baking and spice rubs. Extracted for highly valuable cardamom essential oil.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Chhoti Elaichi | Telugu: Yalukalu | Tamil: Elakkai | Malayalam: Elakka | Marathi: Velchi | Gujarati: Elaychi | Bengali: Elach | Kannada: Yalakki
Global Markets: Arabic: Hail / Habbahan | Spanish: Cardamomo | French: Cardamome | German: Kardamom | Mandarin: Xiaodoukou (小豆蔻) | Russian: Kardamon | Japanese: Karudamon | Turkish: Kakule | Persian: Hel | Italian: Cardamomo | Thai: Krawan | Vietnamese: Bạch đậu khấu | Korean: Kadeamom | Indonesian: Kapulaga | Portuguese: Cardamomo

Functional & Health Benefits

A powerful antioxidant and natural breath freshener. Recognized for potent antimicrobial/antifungal traits, drastically improving oral hygiene, relieving digestive spasms, and fighting cellular aging.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	09083120
Botanical/Scientific Name	Elettaria cardamomum
Geographical Origin	India
Primary Varieties / Grade	7mm / 8mm (Bold)

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 10%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0% (Sortex/Machine Cleaned)
Quality & Compliance Marks	Aflatoxin/MRLs compliant per destination

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	25kg / 50kg Export Bags/Cartons
Container Payload	10-12 MT
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - adjusted strictly per destination port regulations)