The Queen of Spices. Premium Green Cardamom pods (Elaichi) in AGEB, AGB, and AGS grades. Available in 6mm to 8.5mm+ pod sizes. Known for its intense aroma, vibrant green color, and rich essential oil content.
NHC International procures premium Green Cardamom predominantly from the high-altitude plantations of Idukki, Kerala (India) and select regions of Guatemala. Renowned as the "Queen of Spices", our cardamom offers a highly aromatic, slightly sweet, and complex flavor profile essential for culinary and medicinal uses.
| Physical Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product | Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) |
| Grades | AGEB (8mm+), AGB (7mm+), AGS (6mm+), AGS-1 |
| Color | Deep Green to Light Green |
| Moisture | Max. 12% |
| Empty & Malformed Pods | Max. 1% to 3% (Based on grade) |
| Foreign Matter | Max. 0.5% |
| Bulk Density | > 400 g/L (for AGEB) |
| Volatile Oil | Min. 4% to 8% |
| Packaging & Trade Info | |
|---|---|
| Standard Packing | 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg Corrugated Cartons |
| Custom Packing | Vacuum Pouches, Jute Bags, Retail Boxes |
| Container Load | 20FT = 10-12 MT / 40FT = 24 MT |
| Minimum Order (MOQ) | 1 MT (LCL shipments available) |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under proper cold storage |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place at 15°C - 20°C |
| HS Code | 0908.31.20 (Whole) / 0908.32.20 (Powder) |
| Incoterms | FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP |
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