Green Cardamom

Available on request

Green cardamom (Elaichi) is known as the "Queen of Spices" and is one of the most valuable and aromatic spices in global trade. Prized for its intensely sweet, floral, and slightly minty aroma, it is a premium ingredient in confectionery, bakery, beverages, masala blends, and pharmaceutical applications worldwide, commanding one of the highest price points among spices.

Geodhara International exports premium green cardamom sourced from Kerala (Idukki), Karnataka and Tamil Nadu through our supplier network. Available in 6.5 mm, 7 mm, 7.5 mm and 8 mm bold grades, each consignment is hand-sorted, machine-cleaned, and tested for moisture content and volatile oil levels to deliver consistent, export-grade quality for discerning international buyers.

Our target markets include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bangladesh, Kuwait, and the USA. For trade buyers, spice wholesalers, food manufacturers, confectioners, and distributors there, we offer bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Kerala - Idukki; Karnataka; Tamil Nadu)

Botanical NameElettaria cardamomum

HS Code0908.31

Available Grades6.5 mm, 7 mm, 7.5 mm and 8 mm bold

Volatile OilMin 6%; 7% and above in the bold grades

Size ConformityMin 95% of pods on the nominated screen size

ColourNatural bright green, unbleached

QualityCured at controlled temperature to hold colour, screen graded

MoistureMax 11%

Packaging10 kg and 25 kg cartons; vacuum packs on request

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 months; colour and aroma are best in the first 6 months

StorageCool, dry and dark. Green colour fades on exposure to light and heat

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodAug - Feb, peak Oct - Dec

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Smaller lots and LCL shipments available

Uses

Uses of Green Cardamom

Indian sweets (mithai) and desserts.
Chai and tea blends.
Biryanis, pulaos and curries across South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Cakes, pastries, chocolates and confectionery.
Perfumery, cosmetics and Ayurvedic formulations.

Known As

EnglishGreen Cardamom

Hindiछोटी इलायची (Chhoti Elaichi)

Arabicهيل أخضر (Hayl Akhdar)

Bengaliসবুজ এলাচ (Sobuj Elach)

MalayBuah Pelaga

DutchGroene kardemom

FAQs

What grades of green cardamom do you offer?

We offer 6.5 mm, 7 mm, 7.5 mm and 8 mm bold whole pods, hand-sorted and screen graded so that at least 95% of pods meet the nominated size.

What is the volatile oil content of your green cardamom?

Our green cardamom carries a minimum 6% volatile oil, rising to 7% and above in the bold grades. Detailed test certificates are provided with every shipment.

Where is your green cardamom sourced from?

Our green cardamom is sourced through our supplier network in Kerala (Idukki), Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

What packaging options are available?

We offer 10 kg and 25 kg cartons, with vacuum packs and custom private-label packaging on request.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Green Cardamom comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. NABL lab test reports are supplied.