Cardamom
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Step into the elite realm of the ‘Queen of Spices’ with premium Cardamom, widely celebrated as one of the most exotic, luxurious, and fragrant commodities in the global agricultural market. Harvested with immense care from selected Elettaria cardamomum perennials, our green cardamom pods are uniformly graded by millimeter size to guarantee maximum essential oil density, structural integrity, and flavor potency. At Aba Impex, we systematically process and deliver cardamom that encapsulates a breathtaking, highly complex aroma featuring clear camphoraceous, sweet, resinous, and lemony top notes. This exquisite spice is immensely versatile, moving seamlessly between decadent global sweet pastries and rich, intensely savory meat preparations. Every batch we deliver reflects the highest commitment to freshness, color consistency, and seed maturity, providing international chefs, bakers, and master tea blenders with an uncompromised standard of premium culinary luxury.
Types
- Premium Green Cardamom (8mm+): Jumbo-sized, vibrant green, fully mature pods with high seed count, reserved for premium retail packagers and luxury spice gifts.
- Medium Green Cardamom (7mm – 7.5mm): The international commercial standard for high-end retail, providing exceptional aroma, solid density, and color profile.
- Cardamom Seeds: Mechanically decorticated black or dark-brown seeds, completely separated from the outer green husk for direct spice milling and baking needs.
- White Cardamom: Traditionally bleached green pods with a subtle, softer, and more delicate flavor profile, highly favored in specific Northern European and Asian baking.
Specification
Properties | Values/Limits |
Product Name | Green Cardamom (Pods) |
Shelf Life | 2 Years |
Moisture Content | Max. 12% |
Total Ash Content | Max. 8.0% |
Volatile Oil Content | Min. 4.0% to 5.5% |
Immature / Thrips Affected | Max. 2% to 4% |
Flavor & Aroma | Strongly aromatic, complex, warm, sweet, citrusy, and camphoraceous |
Grade | AGEB, AGB, and AGS Grades |
Admixture Level | Max. 0.5% |
Color | Deep olive green to vibrant pale green |
Drying Process | Regulated Solar Kiln / Flue Dehydration |
Packaging | 5kg to 10kg Polylined Cartons or Nylon Bags |
Origin | India / Guatemala |
Storage | Store in absolute airtight containers within a dark, climate-controlled facility |
Nutrition Facts – Serving Size: 100gm
Nutrient | Amount per 100g |
Calories | 311 kcal |
Total Fat | 6.7 g |
Saturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 18 mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g |
Dietary Fiber | 28.0 g |
Sugars | 0 g |
Protein | 10.8 g |
Calcium | 383 mg |
Iron | 14.0 mg |
Magnesium | 229 mg |
Potassium | 1,119 mg |
Benefits And Uses
- Detoxification & Diuresis: Acts as an effective natural diuretic, helping clear urinary tract pathways and lower elevated blood pressure metrics safely.
- Oral Hygiene Catalyst: The constituent cineole oil serves as a potent natural antimicrobial that counters bad breath bacteria and protects gum tissue.
- Respiratory Comfort: Aids in expanding respiratory pathways and improving general airflow into lungs, making it highly valuable in wellness infusions.
- High-End Flavor Agent: Extensively used in world-class gourmet chocolates, luxury Arabic coffee blends, Indian chai variations, and delicate Nordic pastries.
