Green Cardamom
Product Description
FitTree International serves as a leading exporter of Turmeric Powder. Our turmeric is processed using “Cold Grinding” technology to retain essential oils (Curcumin). We offer different grades ranging from Salem Double Polished to Nizamabad Quality depending on buyer requirements.
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Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Oval, smooth pods with ridges |
| Color | Bright green (uniform) |
| Pod Size | 6mm to 8mm (Small), 8mm to 10mm (Medium), >10mm (Large) |
| Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
| Admixture | 0.5% max |
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Seeds per Pod | 15 to 20 seeds on average |
| Odor | Strong, sweet, and aromatic |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf Life | 1.5 Years |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Essential Oil Content | 4% to 8% |
| Volatile Oil Content | 2% to 4% |
| Protein Content | 10% to 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40% to 50% |
| Fiber Content | 20% to 25% |
| Ash Content | 5% max |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade poly bags, jute bags, or vacuum-sealed packs
- Standard Sizes: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, or customized packing
- 20ft Container: 10 Metric Tons (MT)
- 40ft Container: 20 Metric Tons (MT)
- Up to 1.5 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, light, and heat.
Product Description
Experience the "Queen of Spices" in its purest form. Sourced directly from the lush plantations of the Western Ghats (Kerala/Idukki), FitTree’s Green Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum) is hand-picked for superior size, vibrant green color, and intense aromatic profile. Unlike standard commercial grades, our cardamom retains maximum volatile oil content, ensuring a potent flavor essential for culinary, medicinal, and industrial applications.
Whether you require Extra Bold (8mm) pods for retail packaging or Seeds (Decorticated) for grinding and extraction, we guarantee a product free from artificial colors and adulteration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Green Cardamom — answered by our export team.
Minimum 5–8% volatile oil with 1,8-cineole at 45–60%, verified by GC-MS at NABL labs. Indian AGEB (Alleppey Green Extra Bold) grade from Idukki and Coorg delivers the finest volatile oil and most intense aroma globally.
AGEB/Bold (8 mm+, deep green — premium), Medium (6–8 mm, good color), and Light Green/Bleached (cost-sensitive applications). Black (large) cardamom from Sikkim also available for smoky-flavor applications.
MOQ: 100 kg whole pods, 50 kg seeds/powder. A 20 ft container holds 4–6 MT. Smaller quantities accepted for specialty food and beverage manufacturers.
Yes. Decorticated seeds (approx. 60–70% of pod weight) are available separately. Powder in fine (80 mesh) and coarse grind also available. Both popular for food manufacturing, beverage, and pharmaceutical applications.
Whole pods: 12–18 months in cool, dark, dry storage. Powder: 12 months in airtight packaging. Vacuum or nitrogen-flushed packaging is strongly recommended to maximize aroma retention during shipping.
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, USA, EU (Germany, UK), and Southeast Asia. Middle Eastern markets are the largest consumers of premium AGEB grade. Full export documentation is handled end-to-end.
