Locally grown cardamom, ground. Intense and slightly sweet.

About cardamom powder

Cardamom powder is ground from the seeds of green cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum. In Sri Lanka cardamom grows in the shaded, humid mid and high country, around the Knuckles range and the Kandy and Matale districts.

The aroma comes from essential oil, mainly 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate. Powder is made from seeds alone or from whole pods, so buyers usually specify which. It is commonly traded by mesh size, volatile oil content and moisture.

Common uses

• Sweets, rice puddings and baking
• Tea, chai and coffee
• Spice blends and curries
• Beverage and dairy flavoring

Storage and documents

Ground cardamom loses aroma faster than whole pods, so store it sealed, cool and dark and use it within about a year. Importers commonly ask for a certificate of analysis covering moisture, volatile oil, ash and microbiology, plus aflatoxin and pesticide residue results for markets such as the EU, a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin. Exact grade, packing, MOQ and price are confirmed on the quote.

What to include in a quote request

A clear request usually states the form (whole, cut or ground), the grade or specification bought to, such as moisture, volatile oil, density or size limits, the quantity per shipment and how often, the packing (bulk bags, cartons or retail packs), the destination port and the Incoterm, for example FOB Colombo or CIF. Mentioning the food safety standard or residue limits of the destination market helps the supplier confirm the right lot.

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