Cardamom (Small)
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Variety |
Malabar Cardamom – Green Cardamom (Elaichi) |
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Grade |
8mm Bold, 7mm, etc. (graded by capsule size) |
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Major Origin |
Kerala (Idukki – Western Ghats), Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
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Moisture |
11–12% (adequately dried but not overly, to keep color) |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
Moderate carbs (~40%), ~11% protein, 6–8% fat; high in dietary fiber (~28g). Rich in volatile oils (≥4%: cineole, terpinene) contributing to aroma. Minerals: iron (~14 mg), magnesium, zinc. |
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Pungency / Volatile Content |
Aroma (volatile oil): 4–8% essential oil in seeds (cineole, limonene etc.), giving sweet, eucalyptus-like aroma. Pungency not a factor, it’s more aromatic warmth. |
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Other Attributes |
Queen of Spices: Green cardamom is a high-value spice. Grades by size/color; 8mm bold fetches premium. Used in foods, drinks (chai, Arabic coffee) and confectionery. Health-wise, aids digestion and freshens breath. Indian cardamom is famed for its intense aroma and is GI-tagged (e.g., Alleppey Green Cardamom) |
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HS Code |
0908.310908.31 |