Green Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum, commonly known as green or true cardamom, is a herbaceous, perennial plant in the ginger family, native to southern India. It is the most common of the species whose seeds are used as a spice called cardamom. Cardamom is considered to be one of the world’s oldest spices. The use of this spice dates back at least 4000 years. Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight, but little is needed to impart flavour.
GLOBAL MARKET DEMAND
- Cardamom export shipments from India stood at 73.3K, exported
by 3,474 India Exporters to 10,640 Buyers - India exports most of it & Cardamom to United States, United Arab
Emirates and Saudi Arabiaand is the largest exporter of Cardamom in the World. - The top 3 exporters of Cardamom are India with 73,281 shipments followed
by Guatemala with 5,147 and Germany at the 3rd spot with 3,947 shipments.
SPECIFICATION
| Product Name | Green Cardamom |
|---|---|
| Origin | India |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Binomial name | Elettaria cardamomum |
INGREDIENTS
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percent of RDA |
| Energy | 311 Kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 68.47 g | 53% |
| Protein | 10.76 g | 19% |
| Total Fat | 6.7 g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 70% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Niacin | 1.102 mg | 7.00% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.230 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 mg | 14% |
| Thiamin | 0.198 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 383 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.383 mg | 42.50% |
| Iron | 13.97 mg | 175% |
| Magnesium | 229 mg | 57% |
| Manganese | 28 mg | 1217% |
| Phosphorus | 178 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 7.47 mg | 68% |
- This exotic spice contains numerous phytonutrients that are known to have anti-oxidant, disease-preventing, and health-promoting properties.
- Cardamom pods carry many essential volatile oils that include pinene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, 1, 8-cineole, terpinene, p-cymene, terpinolene, linalool, linalyl acetate, terpinen-4-oil, a-terpineol, a-terpineol acetate, citronellol, nerol, geraniol, methyl eugenol, and trans-nerolidol.
- Cardamom essential oil has many therapeutic properties and found application in many traditional medicines as antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant, stomachic and tonic.
- Cardamom is a good source of minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. 100 g pods contain 1119 mg of this electrolyte. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. The human body uses copper for the production of red blood cells.
- Additionally, it is also an excellent source of iron and manganese. 100 g pods contain 13.97 mg or 175% of daily required levels of iron. Iron required for red blood cell formation and cellular metabolism. Manganese is a co-factor for the enzyme, superoxide dismutase, a potent free-radical scavenger.
- Further, these aromatic pods are rich in many vital vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-C which is essential for optimum health.
