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Black Cardamom Whole (Badi Elaichi)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

Large, dark brown, smoke-dried Black Cardamom pods (Amomum subulatum) harvested from the Himalayan foothills. Characterized by a deep, camphoraceous, and smoky aroma obtained through traditional wood-firing. Essential for global savory spice blends.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Commercial Garam Masala manufacturing, Middle Eastern savory stews, commercial meat curing rubs, and traditional Ayurvedic respiratory medicines.

How to Use / Processing

Crack pods to expose seeds for industrial spice grinding. Boil whole pods in commercial stews and rice dishes to impart deep smoky undertones.

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Badi Elaichi | Telugu: Nalla Yalukalu | Tamil: Karuppu Elakkai | Malayalam: Valiya Elakka | Marathi: Masala Velchi | Gujarati: Moti Elaychi | Bengali: Boro Elach | Kannada: Dodda Yalakki | Punjabi: Badi Elaichi
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Hail Aswad | Spanish: Cardamomo Negro | French: Cardamome Noire | German: Schwarzer Kardamom | Mandarin: Cao Guo (草果) | Russian: Chernyy Kardamon | Japanese: Kuro Karudamon | Turkish: Siyah Kakule | Persian: Hel-e Siah | Italian: Cardamomo Nero | Thai: Krawan Dam | Vietnamese: Thảo quả | Korean: Geomeun Kadeamom | Indonesian: Kapulaga Hitam | Portuguese: Cardamomo Negro

Functional & Health Benefits

Profound respiratory and gastrointestinal remedy. High Cineole content acts as a powerful bronchodilator, anti-emetic, and potent oral antimicrobial.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 09083110
Botanical/Scientific Name Amomum subulatum
Geographical Origin Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade Kanchicut / Ramsay (Smoke Dried)
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 12.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 1.0% (Empty Pods < 2%)
Quality & Compliance Marks Cineole rich. Free from mold and pest infestation.
Logistics & Export Protocol
Primary Packaging 25kg / 50kg Jute Bags
Container Payload 10 - 12 MT (20FT)
Fumigation Protocol Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)

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Black Cardamom Whole (Badi Elaichi)

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