Ceylon Cardamom

Cardamom pods are spindle-shaped and have a triangular cross-section. The pods contain a number of seeds, which are small and black, while the pods differ in colour and size by species. Cardamom is generally available in the form of whole fruit as a primary product, in-ground form as secondary processed products and also in the form of extractions of oil and oleoresin as value-added products. Cardamom lands are generally termed as spice forests. Available in Lanka green and Lanka Light Green grades. Packing could be arranged according to buyerâ??s specification

Ceylon Cardamom Grades LLG 1 Lanka Light Green 1 LLG 2 Lanka Light Green 2

Ceylon Cardamom

Ceylon cardamom is the best cardamom and it's known as the queen of spice. Due to its flavoring quality, the whole cardamom/ground cardamom and cardamom oil mainly used in the food industry and medicinal industry. CEYLON CARDAMOM Available Grade: 01) Lanka Green cardamom (LG) 02) Lanka Light green cardamom (LLG)

GRADES OF CARDOMOM; 01. Ceylon Green Cardamom 02. Ceylon Light Green Cardamom Popularly known as "Queen of Spices" as opposed to Black Pepper hailed as "King of Spice" Cardamom, sometimes spelt as cardamon or cardamum, is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia. The cardamom plant is a perennial herbaceous plant with a pseudostem and thick irregular shaped rhizomes. Dried fruit or cardamom pod is traded as a spice. Cardamom pods are spindle-shaped and have a triangular cross-section. The pods contain a number of seeds, which are small and black, while the pods differ in colour and size by species. Cardamom is generally available in the form of whole fruit as a primary product, in-ground form as secondary processed products and also in the form of extractions of oil and oleoresin as value-added products. Cardamom lands are generally termed as spice forests. Sri Lankan Cardamom suppliers export light green cardamom variety (Elettaria cardamomom), which is one of the most expensive spices by weight. Due to the unique flavour of green cardamom cultivated in Sri Lanka, formed by the country's unique terroir, green cardamom produced in Sri Lanka is known as Ceylon Cardamom. Cardamom's many health benefits include; 01. Reduces blood pressure 02. Protects from chronic diseases 03. Reduces the occurrence of ulcers and other digestive problems 04. Improves oral health 05. Reduce blood sugar

Cardamom comes from the seeds of several different plants that belong to the same family as ginger. It has a distinctive flavor that complements both sweet and savory dishes. People may use cardamom seeds and pods in curries, desserts, and meat dishes, as well as in beverages, such as coffee and chai tea.Cardamom pods are spindle-shaped and have a triangular cross-section. The pods contain a number of seeds, which are small and black, while the pods differ in colour and size by species. Cardamom is generally available in the form of whole fruit as a primary product, in-ground form as secondary processed products and also in the form of extractions of oil and oleoresin as value-added products. In Sri Lanka the light green cardamom variety (Elettaria cardamomom) is found, which is one of the most expensive spices by weight and referred to as Ceylon Cardamon.

Species: Ceylon Cardamom Origin: Sri Lanka Crop: June - January Moisture : 13% * Popularly known as Queen of Spices as opposed to Black Pepper hailed as King of Spice, Cardamom, sometimes spelled as cardamon or cardamom, is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberaceae. Both genera are native to the Indian subcontinent and Indonesia. The cardamom plant is a perennial herbaceous plant with a pseudostem and thick irregularly shaped rhizomes. Dried fruit or cardamom pod is traded as a spice. * Cardamom pods are spindle-shaped and have a triangular cross-section. The pods contain several seeds, which are small and black, while the pods differ in color and size by species. Cardamom is generally available in the form of whole fruit as a primary product, in-ground form as secondary processed products, and extractions of oil and oleoresin as value-added products. Cardamom lands are generally termed spice forests. Sri Lankan Cardamom suppliers export light green cardamom variety (Elettaria cardamom), which is one of the most expensive spices by weight. * Due to the unique flavour of green cardamom cultivated in Sri Lanka, formed by the country's unique terroir, green cardamom produced in Sri Lanka is known as Ceylon Cardamom. * In Sri Lanka, cardamom is mainly cultivated in the districts of Kandy, Matale, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Ratnapura, and a part of Galle. Three types of Cardamom are found in Sri Lanka and they're categorized based on the shape of the inflorescence. * Cardamom has a complex flavor profile it's citrusy, minty, spicy, and herbal all at the same time while being highly fragrant too. Cardamom is mainly used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. Cardamom Oil is used for flavoring beverages and drinks such as coffee and tea while cardamom pods and ground cardamom is used to spice up both sweet and savory dishes. It is widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Arabic, and Swedish cuisine. Cardamom is found in the garam masala spice mixture that seasons meat and vegetable dishes, and in hot beverages such as masala chai and Turkish coffee. * Cardamom possesses many health benefits; namely, antiseptic (pulmonary), antispasmodic (neuromuscular), aphrodisiac, expectorant, anthelmintic, antibacterial (variable), cephalic, cardiotonic, diuretic, emmenagogue, sialogogue and stomachic. Itâ??s also anti-inflammatory and is reportedly an antidote for both snake and scorpion venom. Itâ??s also hepatoprotective and anti-ulcerogenic. Health Benefits Green cardamom comes with numerous health benefits including antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-carcinogenic properties. It is also used as an antidote for snake poison, and scorpion venom and treatment for kidney stones and gallstones. Grades Ceylon cardamom is available in two grades namely,

Cardamom is one of the most sought-after spices for its luxuriously complex flavor profile. A single set of seeds is enough to provide a wave of long-lasting warm flavor. Due to its strong flavor, it s a spice that should be used in moderation however, it has a variety of uses such as in teas, desserts, curries, soups and exotic sauces. Cardamom is especially delicious when used in combination with Saffron, and can also be used on its own.

A spice among locals for its ability to send your taste buds into a spicy shock when bitten Cardamom is a small seed pod with black seeds inside that extrude its famous sweet fragrance. It is widely used in various meat curries and yellow rice dishes and is further utilized in making desserts or even added to your evening tea for a bit of spice. As one of the most valued spices in the world alongside saffron and vanilla, Cardamom truly lives up to its title of 'The Queen of Spice' with its broad culinary and medicinal uses. Packing Available In: 50gms, 100gms, 200gms, 500gms, 1Kg, 2Kg, 5Kg,10Kg or whole sale. We can deliver the goods to you by shipping methods such as DHL, EMS, and Direct Shipping.