Cardamom Powder

About Cardamom Powder

Cardamom powder retains its extraordinary fragrance for only a short time after grinding — we pack ours immediately in nitrogen-flushed, light-protected pouches to lock in the volatile eucalyptol and terpinyl acetate responsible for the aroma. Made exclusively from 8mm bold green cardamom pods from the Cardamom Hills of Kerala and Karnataka.

Health Benefits

• •Eucalyptol supports respiratory health and acts as an expectorant
• •Antimicrobial against oral bacteria — natural breath freshener
• •Blood pressure reduction shown in multiple clinical studies
• •Anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties for digestive comfort

Culinary & Industrial Uses

• •Chai masala — the primary aromatic that defines Indian spiced tea
• •Sweet preparations: kheer, ladoo, halwa, barfi and gulab jamun
• •Arabic coffee (gahwa) and Middle Eastern sweets globally
• •Biryani and Mughlai meat preparations for floral depth

Processing & Grades

Bold green cardamom pods decorticated, seeds immediately cold-ground and packed in nitrogen-flushed foil pouches. Minimum volatile oil 4%. Best used within 6 months of packing for maximum aroma.