Cardamom is one of the world’s very ancient spices. It is native to the East originating in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, where it grows wild. Today it also grows in Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Indo China and Tanzania. The ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom seeds as a tooth cleaner; the Greeks and Romans used it as a perfume. Vikings came upon cardamom about one thousand years ago, in Constantinople, and introduced it into Scandinavia, where it remains popular to this day. Cardamom is an expensive spice, second only to saffron. It is often adulterated and there are many inferior substitutes from cardamom-related plants, such as Siam cardamom, Nepal cardamom, winged Java cardamom, and bastard cardamom. However, it is only Elettaria cardamomum which is the true cardamom. Indian cardamom is known in two main varieties: Malabar cardamom and Mysore cardamom.
Ceylon cinnamon has been hailed as the "true cinnamon" or the "real cinnamon" that possesses outstanding health benefits especially for the diabetics and those challenged by obesity and high cholesterol issues. Unfortunately this cinnamon which is native to Sri Lanka and sourced from the plant Cinnamomum Zeylanicum A highly valued culinary and medicinal spice. Price can be up to 10 times more than the Cassia/Chinese cinnamon. Contains a small, negligible amount of coumarin, a naturally occurring blood-thinning substance. Recommended for regular use, e.g. for correcting blood sugar level. Thin and paper-like textured bark that forms multiple layers when rolled up. Tan brown in colour.
Cardamom is pungent and warm in nature. It has the effects of removing foreign substances, enhancing fragrance, antiseptic and promoting appetite. The cardamom taste is not very prominent, and it is generally not used alone, but combined with other heavier spices to help flavor, regulate and balance the taste in dishes.Cardamom is the fruit of white cardamom. The shape of the fruit is oblate, the seeds are fragrant, and the appearance is white. It can be used for stew and spiced products. Cardamom can play the role of removing fishy and enhancing fragrance. Add some cardamom when stewing fish, which can effectively remove the fishy smell. Cardamom has a strong flavor and smells pungent. It is often used in stewed dishes.
Product Description : High quality Cassia cinnamon Price of product ( USD price or FOB price) : 2500-3500usd/MT FOB HCM,VN Product origin : Vietnam Key Specifications/Special Features : origin: Vietnam Water portion: 13.5% maximum Impurity: 1% max Length: 25 - 45cm (80% minimum) Color: Dark yellow, red, no mold Packing: Carton (10kg net) Container capacity: 6.5 tons / 20ft; 15 tons / 40HQ Minimum Order Size and Packgaing details : 6.5Mts/cont 20ft