10 Dec, 2024

Green Cardamom

Specifications :

Product:

Green Cardamom

Botanical Name:

Elettaria cardamomum

Grade:

Extra bold, Super bold, Bold, Medium / Machine & Handpicked

Size:

5 mm to 9 mm

Variety:

Green / Black

Packaging:

5Kg, 10kg, 20Kg, 25Kg Box, Pp bag, Jute bag

Shelf Life:

12 months when stored under the correct conditions

Origin:

India
 

Description :

    Cardamom, admiredasthe ‘Queen of Spices’, Cardamom Is Among the Costliest Spices. In India Cardamom Is Grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu And Karnataka. It Is the Dried Fruit ofAn Herbaceous Perennial Plant. Warm Humid Climate, Loamy Soil Rich in Organic Matter, Distributed Rainfall and Special Cultivation and Processing Methods All Combine to Make Indian Cardamom Truly Unique-In Aroma, Flavour, Size andColour. It Has Well Established Culinary Values, And It Is Used in A Wide Range of Sweets and Confectionery. Cardamom Is of Two Types- Large Cardamom and Small Cardamom.

Uses :

  • Cardamom is a popular spice used in both sweet and savory dishes.
  • It’s used in curries, stews, rice dishes, and desserts like cakes, cookies, and puddings.
  • Cardamom is used to flavor alcoholic beverages like gin, vodka, and liqueurs.
  • Cardamom is an excellent flavoring for ice creams, sorbets, and custards.
  • Cardamom is often used in oral care products due to its antibacterial properties.
  • It can help freshen breath, prevent cavities, and combat bacteria in the mouth.

Benefits :

  • Cardamom can help boost metabolism and improve the body’s ability to burn fat, potentially aiding in weight management.
  • It can help alleviate indigestion, bloating, and gas.
  • Cardamom have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help in reducing inflammation and related health issues.
  • Some studies suggest that cardamom may have a mild hypotensive (blood pressure-lowering) effect.

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