1. Product Details
• Product: Green Cardamom
• Common Names: Elaichi, True Cardamom, Chhoti Elaichi
• Origin: India
• Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum
• Color: Bright green for premium quality
• Shape: Oval-shaped pods with distinct ridges
2. Physical Specifications
Parameter Specification/Range
Appearance Oval, smooth pods with ridges
Color Bright green (uniform)
Pod Size 6mm to 8mm (Small), 8mm to 10mm (Medium), >10mm (Large)
Purity 99% to 99.5%
Foreign Matter 0.5% max
Admixture 0.5% max
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Seeds per Pod 15 to 20 seeds on average
Odor Strong, sweet, and aromatic
3. Chemical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Moisture Content 10% to 12% max
Essential Oil Content 4% to 8%
Volatile Oil Content 2% to 4%
Protein Content 10% to 12%
Carbohydrates 40% to 50%
Fiber Content 20% to 25%
Ash Content 5% max
Pesticide Residue As per international standards
Microbial Load As per food safety standards
4. Grades of Green Cardamom
Grade Size Purity
Bold >8mm 99.5%
Super Bold >10mm 99.5%
Regular Grade 6mm to 8mm 99%
Mixed Grade Various sizes 98%
5. Packing and Shipping Details
• Packing:
o Food-grade poly bags, jute bags, or vacuum-sealed packs
o Standard Sizes: 1kg, 5kg, 25kg, or customized packing
• Load Capacity:
o 20 FT Container: 10 Metric Tons (MT)
o 40 FT Container: 20 Metric Tons (MT)
• Shelf Life: Up to 1.5 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, light, and heat.