Product Overview

For commercial spice packers, tea blenders, extract manufacturers, and culinary ingredient distributors, sourcing premium whole green cardamom with consistent pod size and rich essential oil concentration is critical to maintaining end-product quality. These whole green cardamom pods showcase a uniform, elongated spindle shape wrapped in a papery, bright-to-deep green outer shell that encases dense, oil-rich dark seeds. Upon opening or grinding, the pods release a pungent, warm, and camphorous aroma layered with sweet citrus undertones, delivering a complex, authentic flavor profile. Highly versatile in formulation, whole pods are ideal for direct retail packing, specialty spice blends (such as garam masala or chai mixes), bakery applications, beverage infusions, and essential oil distillation. Sourced directly at origin and processed under strict moisture-controlled environments, this bulk offering ensures extended shelf stability, minimal pod splitting, and reliable batch-to-batch consistency that simplifies large-scale processing and reduces inventory waste for volume buyers.

Key Features

1. Vibrant Natural Coloration — Uniform green shell color indicates optimal harvest timing and careful low-temperature drying to preserve visual appeal.
2. Plump Pod Structure — Well-filled, whole pods house mature, resin-rich dark seeds to yield high essential oil content per unit weight.
3. Intense Volatile Aromatic Profile — Delivers a strong, natural camphorous and sweet-spicy aroma essential for high-yield extract and flavoring production.
4. Low Moisture Processing — Carefully controlled moisture levels prevent mold development and ensure maximum storage stability during long-distance maritime transport.
5. Intact Outer Shell Retention — Minimal split or damaged pods protect internal seeds from oxidation, extending overall flavor potency and freshness.
6. Versatile Processing Application — Perfectly suited for direct retail packaging, commercial grinding, botanical extraction, and beverage infusion applications.
7. Bulk Sourcing Logistics — Standardized packaging options streamline warehouse storage, inventory handling, and continuous production scheduling.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Whole Dried Spices
2. Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
3. Processing Method: Sun-Dried / Controlled Dehydration
4. Cut/Form: Whole Pods
5. Pod Size: 6 mm – 8+ mm (Graded options available)
6. Moisture Content: Approx. 9% – 11%
7. Extraneous Matter: Max 1.0%
8. Color: Natural Green / Deep Sage Green
9. Essential Oil Content: Approx. 5% – 8%
10. Shelf Life: 24 Months (when stored properly)
11. Storage Conditions: Cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight (Relative Humidity < 65%)
12. Packaging: 10 kg / 25 kg Vacuum Sealed Bags inside Outer Cartons or Jute Bags