Premium Indian Green Cardamom

Sourced directly from the misty plantations of Idukki and the Western Ghats. We export hand-picked, bold, and aromatic cardamom to global markets with guaranteed freshness.

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The Premium Standard

Discover the queen of spices for your gourmet needs

The Royal Spice Choice

Hand-picked for intense flavor and aroma

Altitude

1100m – 1600m

Process

Hand Picking / Temperature Control Drying /Grading

Flavor Profile

sweet, floral, minty, and citrusy

Export Grades

Extra Bold (8-8.5mm), Bold (7-8mm), Superior (6-7mm)

Moisture Content

10% – 12%

Origin

Idukki, Kerala

Best For
Gourmet culinary masterpieces, premium spice blending, and luxury tea/coffee infusions seeking a sophisticated profile rich in alpha-terpinyl acetate and 1,8-cineole for unmatched floral-citrus depth.

Alleppey Green Extra Bold

Grade
AGEB
Screen
8mm+
Moisture
Max 11%
Pod
Deep green, extra large, cylindrical, full of black seeds, high oil content, heavy density (435+ g/l)..
FSSAI ISO 22000

Alleppey Green Bold

Grade
AGB
Screen
7mm - 8mm
Moisture
Max 11%
Pod
Uniform green, bold, cylindrical to oval, mature black seeds, good density (415 g/l).
FSSAI ISO 22000

Alleppey Green Superior

Grade
AGS
Screen
6mm - 7mm
Moisture
Max 11%
Pod
Parrot green to pale green, medium size, fair density (385 g/l), mixed shapes.
FSSAI ISO 22000

Alleppey Green Shipment

Grade
AGS 1
Screen
5mm - 6mm
Moisture
Max 11%
Bean
Small, mini, pale green, variable density, often used for grinding or tea blends.
FSSAI ISO 22000

Our Cardamom Selection

Hand-picked from the heart of the Western Ghats, Idukki, Kerala for unmatched purity and aroma.

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Shade-Grown in the High Ranges of Kerala, India. Our cardamom is cultivated in the rich, forest-loam soils of the Cardamom Hill Reserve. Grown under the natural canopy of evergreen forests, these hills provide the perfect chilly, humid environment for producing the world’s most aromatic spice.

Quality Process Flow

1

Selective Harvesting

Hand-picked only when fully ripe. Our experienced farmers select pods at peak maturity to ensure dark, oil-rich seeds and optimal flavor development.

2

Curing & Polishing

Precision drying at temperatures below 50°C to lock in the vibrant green color. Mechanical polishing removes debris to ensure clean, plump capsules.

3

Rigorous Grading

Meticulous sorting by diameter using precision sieves. We separate only the densest, most aromatic pods for our premium exports.

4

Export-Grade Packaging

Packed in moisture-proof, light-shielding containers to preserve volatile essential oils until they reach your kitchen.

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Defect Rate

10-12%

Moisture Level

100%

Hand-Sorted

6-14%

essential oil

Logistics & Fulfillment

Flexible packaging and global shipping solutions

Packaging

  • 25kg / 50kg Poly-lined Jute Bags (Standard)
  • 5kg / 10kg Vacuum Packs (Premium)
  • Master Cartons (Available)

Shipping

  • 20ft Container: ~10 – 12 MT
  • 40ft Container: ~24 – 26 MT
  • Air Freight (High Value Lots)

Trade Terms

  • FOB (Free on Board)

Typical Export Timeline

1

Order Received

1-2 Days

Contract & Sample Approval

2

Processing

5-7 Days

Grading & Bulk Packaging

3

Documentation

2-3 Days

Customs & Certificates

4

Dispatch

Ready for Sea

Port Delivery & Loading

Certifications & Compliance

Meeting international quality and safety standards

SPICE BOARD OF INDIA
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Directorate General of Foreign Trade

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