Cardamom

If pepper is the "King of Spices" then cardamom is the "Queen of Spices". One of the most exotic and highly prized spices, Indian green cardamom or small cardamom (choti elaichi) has a history that is as old as human civilization. The dried fruit of aherbaceous perennial, green cardamom is grown mainly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, on the shady slopes of the Western Ghats. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian green cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavour and size thus rendering the temping parrot-green colour. Grade Specifications : Grade designations and definitions of quality of Alleppey Green Cardamom. Grade designation : AGEB          AGB         AGS Trade Name : Cardamom Extra Bold     Cardamom Bold      Cardamom Superior Colour :         Deep Green, or Light green           -do-           -do- General characteristics :  The cardamoms shall be the dried capsules of Ellettaria Cardamomum grown in South India; capsules being three-cornered and having a ribbed appearance. The capsules shall be free from insect infestation and visible mould. Thrip marks alone on the capsules shall not lead to the conclusion that the capsules have been infested with insects. Packaging : 50 KG PP BAGS Container Loadability : 12 MT IN 20 FCL