Product Overview

For commercial food processors, beverage manufacturers, and spice importers seeking consistent botanical quality, whole green cardamom pods serve as a foundational, high-value aromatic ingredient. These pods feature a distinct oval shape with prominent, natural longitudinal ridges and a rich, muted green-to-olive hue that reflects proper harvesting and low-heat drying procedures. Inside each crisp, papery outer shell reside aromatic black seeds dense with volatile essential oils, offering a sharp, camphoraceous aroma paired with warm, herbal, and citrus-sweet flavor notes. Whole pod formats preserve volatile flavor compounds far longer than ground spices, making them ideal for commercial extraction, premium tea and coffee blending, bakery formulations, and institutional savory spice mixtures. By sourcing whole green cardamom in standardized bulk lots, food manufacturers minimize flavor loss during storage, ensure batch-to-batch consistency across production runs, and achieve optimal yields in high-volume processing environments.

Key Features

* Vibrant Pod Coloration вАФ Features a natural green to olive hue indicative of mature harvesting and controlled drying methods.

* Intact Outer Shells вАФ Firm, fully formed pod structure protects internal seeds from premature exposure to light and oxygen.

* High Essential Oil Density вАФ Highly aromatic inner seeds yield robust camphoraceous, citrus, and sweet herbal flavor notes.

* Whole Pod Format вАФ Extends shelf life and flavor retention compared to pre-ground spice formats.

* Versatile Application вАФ Suitable for spice grinding, steam distillation, alcoholic beverage infusion, tea blending, and bakery production.

* Low Moisture Content вАФ Controlled drying limits free water activity, inhibiting mold formation during long-distance oceanic freight.

* Commercial Batch Uniformity вАФ Standardized sizing and sorting ensure predictable behavior during automated handling and packaging.

* Specifications

* Product Type: Dried Whole Spices

* Material/Composition: 100% Natural Green Cardamom Pods (Elettaria cardamomum)

* Processing Method: Sun-dried / Controlled Hot Air Dried

* Cut/Style/Form: Whole Pods

* Moisture Content: Approx. 8-12%

* Size/Dimensions per unit: Approx. 6-9 mm pod length

* Color: Deep Green to Olive Green

* Grade: Premium Export Grade

* Volatile Oil Content: Approx. 3-5% min.

* Packaging: Poly-lined multi-wall paper bags or food-grade jute sacks

* Bulk Packaging Dimensions: 25 kg / 50 kg nett bags

* Shelf Life: 24 months (under recommended conditions)

* Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dark, dry place below 20°C and <60% RH