Cardamom must be harvested by hand, when ready, it can be easily detached from the stem and the color is bright green. The quality and price of the product depends on a timely harvest and a proper drying. Harvesting begins five months after blooming, the first cut is done in September and October, the second cut is done in December and January, and the last in March and April and can extend into May. Prior to shipping to the buyer countries, the cardamom is classified by qualities, such as first, second, and third, as well as yellow, open, and gold. It is also classified by sizes and colors, as the market requires.
The following are grades of Guatemalan cardamom we offer:
Jumbo Green - extra-large green small cardamom pods
Imperial Best Green - large green pods
Fancy Green Extra - extra green pods
Fancy Green - medium sized green pods
Imperial Mixed Green - large pale green pods
Mixed Green - pods of assorted colors
Mixed Green Split - medium sized open green pods
Yellow Mixed - medium/large closed yellow pods
Mixed Yellow Quality (MYQ) -medium sized lightbrown cardamom for grinding
Seeds - cardamom with the husks removed
Cardamom was first introduced to Guatemala in 1914, as the soil content, tropical moisture, altitude and slope were seen as perfect growing conditions for farmers. Guatemala cultivates Elettaria cardamomum, which is native to the Malabar Coast of India.
Guatemala has been the largest exporter of Green Cardamom since the first World War followed by India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania.
Our farm takes great pride in our crops and harvest to bring Green Cardamom directly to you.
Shubhlaxmi Industries are manufacturer and exporter of Cardamom Seeds that are enriched with quality and goodness. We have always made sure that we meet international standards in terms of quality and purity.
Green Cardamom is botanically known as Elettaria Cardamomum Maton and it belongs to family Zingiberacea. These are small blackish seeds enclosed in green pods. It has great flavor. They have scented property. The aroma is very pleasant and has a rich taste.
Cardamom seeds are widely used in making tea masala. It is used in making Arabian welcome drink. Whole pods are used in making pulao and curries to make it aromatic. Cardamom powder is sprinkled over Indian sweets to make it taste better and look good.
Cardamom is great in stimulating digestive system and controlling stomach acidity. It controls bad breathe. It has a remedial action against cough and bronchitis.
Cardamom is known as queen of Indian spices.
Specification
HS Code : 09083190
Type & Variety : 6-7mm,7-8mm,8mm Ageb, Agb, Ags
Variety ; Natural Green, Black, Split Pods
Color : Deep Green, Fast Green, Black
Moisture ; 9% Max
Density G/l : 435g/l ,415 G/l ,385 G/l
Immatured Seeds : 5% By Count
Thrips : Nil Or 3 By Count
Origin : Kerala,tamilnadu,karnataka,w.bengal
Packing : 5/15/25/50 Kg Net Pp Bag/ Jute Bag/ Cartoon
Quality Assurance : Sgs,geo-chem, Bureau Veritas
Loading Capacity : 12mt In 20'fcl & 25mt In 40'fcl
