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Cardamom — Bulk Export from India

Grown in the misty Cardamom Hills of Idukki and Wayanad (Kerala), Indian green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) is globally renowned as the "Queen of Spices." TBAISA supplies whole green cardamom pods graded meticulously by caliber (6mm, 7mm, 8mm, and 8mm+ Jumbo), as well as split cardamom and decorticated seeds. Dried in specialized curing chambers to preserve their natural verdant color and volatile cineole oils.

Quality Specifications & Parameters

Form	Whole Dried Triangular Green Pods
Caliber / Pod Size	6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 8.5mm+ (Sieved)
Volatile Essential Oil	6.0% to 8.5% v/w (High)
Moisture	Max 10.0% to 11.0%
Empty Pods	Max 1.0% to 2.0%
Color Retention	Natural Green (No artificial coloring)

Packaging & Export Logistics

5 kg / 10 kg Vacuum-Sealed Aluminum Foil Barrier Bags inside master cartons
25 kg Multi-wall Corrugated Export Cartons with moisture barrier
Custom luxury food retail tin or pouch packaging on request
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 500 kg (LCL) / 1 x 20ft FCL for commercial wholesale volumes
Container Loadability: 20ft FCL: approx. 8 to 10 MT in master cartons
Storage Conditions: Strictly cool, dark, dry storage below 18°C in airtight barrier containers away from light.

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers do you supply for green cardamom?

We supply 6mm–7mm (Medium), 7mm–8mm (Bold), and 8mm+ Jumbo Extra Bold (AGEB) pods, sorted through mechanical vibrating sieves.

How do you preserve the green color and volatile aroma during shipping?

We pack cardamom inside multi-layer aluminum vacuum foil pouches packed into heavy corrugated cartons to shield against light, ambient oxygen, and humidity.

Do you sell pure cardamom seeds without the husk?

Yes, we supply decorticated black cardamom seeds (free of outer husk) specifically designed for spice grinders, tea blenders, and distillers.

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