Highest Grade:
Size: Large (8 mm or larger)
Color: Vibrant, bright green
Texture: Firm, smooth
Seed Count: Fully filled, dense
Seed Color: Dark brown to black
Aroma & Flavor: Strong, sweet, aromatic, complex
Moisture Content: 10-12%
Foreign Matter or Impurities: None
Origin: Ideal growing regions (e.g., Kerala, Guatemala)
Harvesting & Processing: Hand-harvested, carefully dried
Medium Grade:
Size: Medium (6-7 mm)
Color: Light green to pale green
Texture: Slightly wrinkled, less firm
Seed Count: Less dense
Seed Color: Brown
Aroma & Flavor: Moderately aromatic, lighter flavor
Moisture Content: 13-15%
Foreign Matter or Impurities: Minimal
Origin: Mixed or less ideal regions
Harvesting & Processing: Mechanically harvested, less careful processing
Lowest Grade:
Size: Small (under 6 mm)
Color: Yellowish-green to brownish
Texture: Very wrinkled, soft
Seed Count: Sparse or empty pods
Seed Color: Pale brown or dull
Aroma & Flavor: Weak, musty, dull
Moisture Content: Above 15% or too low
Foreign Matter or Impurities: Presence of debris
Origin: Poor growing conditions
Harvesting & Processing: Poorly harvested and processed
Green Cardamom
Green cardamom is a highly valued spice known for its unique flavor and aroma. It is widely used in both sweet and savory dishes. Green cardamom pods are small and oval-shaped, with a green outer shell that encloses tiny black seeds. These seeds are the source of the spice’s distinctive taste, which is a combination of citrusy, minty, and spicy notes. The spice is a key ingredient in Indian curries, desserts, and traditional beverages such as chai (tea). Green cardamom is also used in Middle Eastern and Scandinavian cuisine for its fragrant flavor. In addition to its culinary uses, cardamom has been prized in traditional medicine for its digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.