Product Description

Kerala's green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), 8-10mm size. Each 100g contains ~150 fragrant pods. The citrusy-eucalyptus flavor enhances both sweets and savories. Third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. Chew pods to freshen breath naturally. Store with cloves to prevent weevil infestation (2 years shelf life). The volatile oils contain cineole and limonene. Traditionally added to coffee in Middle East. Farmers hand-pick before pods split open. The small size indicates superior quality. Used in Ayurvedic formulations for digestive issues. The black variety has smoky, camphorous notes. Essential for garam masala and biryani. Harvesting requires skilled labor to avoid damaging plants. The pods can be reused 2-3 times for tea before losing flavor.