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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 Cardamom.
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 cardamom 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. It's also anti-inflammatory and is reportedly an antidote for both snake and scorpion venom. It'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 .
Grades
Ceylon cardamom is available in two grades namely,
Cinnamon refers to Cinnamomum Verum or true cinnamon which is an endemic plant of Sri Lanka Every other cinnamon except Sri Lanka is from related species of plants and is called cassia Cinnamon is a spice derived by making shavings also known as quills of the inner bark of the cinnamon tree Cinnamon trade has a very long history and records show cinnamon in the spice trade of Egypt as early as 2000BC Cinnamon is often used to spice up chocolates deserts and beverages but also for alcohol flavoring and medicine Around 90 of the true cinnamon traded around the world is originated from Sri Lanka
Cardamom, is a small spindle shaped seedpod with black seeds inside. The covers are thin and pale green (Elettaria) or dark brown (Amomum). Cardamom is the third on the list of the world�?�?�?�¢??s most expensive spices, right behind vanilla and saffron. Cardamom is used as a cooking spice as well as flavoring (mainly for tea and coffee). It is also used in medicine. Cardamom is native to India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bhutan, Nepal and Bangaladesh. Only a few other countries, like Sri Lanka, have also taken up cultivation.
Prized for its distinct flavour and aroma, and also for its medicinal qualities, cloves are the immature buds of the evergreen tree Syzygium aromaticum , also known as Eugenia caryophyllus of the Myrtaceae family. A fully grown clove tree is about 15-20 metres tall and has smooth grey bark. Ceylon Clove is notably richer in oil than the clove varieties produced elsewhere in the world.
HISTORY OF CLOVE TRADING AND CULTIVATION
Clove, one of the most prized and expensive spices from the ancient times, is native to the Maluku Islands or the Moluccas in the Indonesian Archipelago. Although the time and manner of introduction of cloves into Sri Lanka are not known, the general belief is that the Arabs or colonists brought the crop to the island as Sri Lanka was a major market for spices.
Elaborating on the medicinal value of clove oil, it must be noted that it is an important natural antibacterial drug. It is used in many �elds, including dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and aromatherapy. It is used as an analgesic, antiseptic, warming, disinfectant, and antibacterial because it inhibits the growth or kills most pathogens, such as E.scherichia coli, Mycobacterium phlei, Bacillus subtilis, Streptococcus aureus, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum. Clove oil is recommended for inhalation in the treatment of sore throat, colds, catarrh and in�ammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. It also helps in the treatment of any breathing problems, general weakness and neuralgia.
Clove oil also has antioxidant effects, which renders it a convenient and accessible source of natural antioxidants in food supplements and pharmaceutical preparations. Clove oil has anticonvulsant effects as well, which were already known in Persian folk medicine. The cloves were there used as a cure for epilepsy as narrated by the Arab physician Avicenna who lived in the late tenth and eleventh century.
Owing to its potent medicinal effects, clove oil is an ingredient of many pharmaceutical preparations, ointments and painkillers. It is also a substrate for the production of dental analgesic preparations. In combination with zinc oxide, it is used to �ll cavities in teeth. In addition, clove oil is included in mouthwash and gum liquids, toothpaste, and preparations for disinfection of hands.
Clove oil boosts concentration and efï¬?ciency of thinking. In addition, it revitalizes, energizes, exhibits analgesic and serves as an â??aphrodisiacâ??. Itâ??s also a natural food preservative due to its antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Discover the difference between Ceylon Cinnamon and Cassia cinnamon.
Ceylon Cinnamon has lowest amount of coumarin amounting to only
0.25-5mm
0.2-5mm
0.3-5mm
Cinnamon is the dried inner bark of an evergreen tree called the Cinamomum Zeylunicum that is harvested during the rainy season in Sri Lanka from May to January. It is when the bark is most flexible and easiest to work with.
A wild cinnamon tree can grow to 65 feet (20 meters) high, but trees used for harvesting once reached about 10 feet are pruned down at about 2 years of age to produce an abundance of finer bark-yielding growth called, �¢??coppicing�¢??. Once the tree reaches 3 years of age it's harvested twice yearly following each rainy season. Our trees are hundreds of years old and can live up to another hundred or more years.
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FAQ
Origin
Ceylon Cinnamon and Sri Lanka's affinity is so strong that the very botanical name Cinnamomum zeylanicum is derived from the island ancient name Ceylon.
Ceylon Cinnamomum zeylanicum also called �¢??True Cinnamon is indigenous to Sri Lanka. Several attempts have been made to transplant cinnamon trees to other parts of the tropic world, but they have become naturalized only on the Seychelles and Madagascar although low in quality.
Product Description :
Ceylon Cinnamon is the dried bark of the perennial tree of C.zeylanicum of the Lauraceous family. True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is originally grown wild in central hill country of Sri Lanka. Cinnamon bark is largely available in the form of quills and making quills is unique to Sri Lanka
Key Specifications/Special Features :
Cinnamon is mostly used in cooking and baking. Cinnamon leaf and bark oils are used to flavor food products, in perfumery industry and in pharmaceutical industry
Ceylon cinnamon is potential natural treatment for diabetes. It also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, and antimicrobial that supports the immune system. Cinnamon appears to improve how the brain responds to insulin."
Product Description ::
Cardamom, cailed as the Queen of Spices is a perennial herbaceous plant with a pseudo stem and thick irregular shaped rhizomes. The cardamom of commerce is the dried ripe fruit and is one of the most important and valued spices next only to saffron .
Key Specifications/Special Features :
Cardamom is mainly used in the food industry as a flavoring agent. It is also used in the extraction of oil and oleoresin.
In Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, it is used as a powerful aromatic, stimulant, carminative, stomachic and diuretic
Cinnamon is the dried bark of the perennial tree of C.zeylanicum of the Lauraceae family. True cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka. Cinnamon is originally grown wild in central hill country of Sri Lanka.
The history of cinnamon dates back to about 2800 B.C where it can be found referenced as kwai in Chinese writings. Cinnamon is even mentioned in the Bible when Moses used it as an ingredient for his anointing oil in ancient Rome. Cinnamon is said to have a variety of health benefit.
