Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds of several plants in the genera Elettaria and Amomum in the family Zingiberacea.
History
Cardamom originally came from wild plants located in the Western Ghats in Southern India. The plants grew in such abundance in this region that this area became known as Cardamom Hills.
Description
Elletaria cardamomum, is an herbaceous perennial in the family Zingiberaceae grown for its fruits which are used as a spice. Cardamom is a clumping plant with between 10 and 20 leafy shoots arising from the rhizome. The fruit contains 15–20 small aromatic seeds.
Cardamom Stock Information
Details
| Product Name | Cardamom |
| Moisture | 11% max |
| Shape | Elongated |
| Broken | 1% max |
| Size | 7-8 mm |
| Product type | Single herb& Spices |
| Place of Origin | Tanzania |
| Style | Dried |
| Type | Cardamom |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
Packaging & Delivery
| Packaging Details | Hard plastic drum or polythene bags stuffed into 20ft container LCL |
| Delivery Time | 15 – 30 |