Cardamom (India & Sri Lanka)

🌿 Cardamom – The Queen of Spices

At CINNARA, we supply high-quality green cardamom, sourced directly from trusted plantations in India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka) and Sri Lanka (Kandy, Matale). Known as the β€œQueen of Spices”, cardamom is prized for its intense aroma, sweet flavor, and wide applications in culinary, health, and cosmetics.

πŸ” Why Our Cardamom?

  • Fresh, bright green capsules with strong aroma
  • Sourced from certified estates and spice auctions
  • Available in graded sizes and cleaned/polished forms
  • Machine graded, hand-sorted and packed for global markets
  • Organic, conventional, steam-washed options available
  • All major export documentation and certifications provided

🌱 Types & Grades of Cardamom We Offer

Grade / Type Size (mm) Color Flavor & Aroma Use Case
Bold 8mm+ 8 mm and above Deep green Strong, full aroma Premium packs, specialty blends
Super Bold 7.5mm+ 7.5 – 8 mm Vibrant green Very aromatic Food service, confectionery
Medium 6–7.5mm 6 – 7.5 mm Green Balanced, mildsweet Curry powders, tea blends
Small / Mixed 6 mm or mixed Pale green Mild, short-lasting Grinding, low-cost spice packs
Black Cardamom Large pods Brown Smoky, earthy flavor Biryani, meat dishes, herbal blends

Note: Grades can be customized as per client preference (6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm+)

πŸ§ͺ Specifications Overview

Parameter Specification Range
Moisture ≀ 12%
Foreign Matter ≀ 1%
Size Grading 6mm, 7mm, 8mm+ available
Color Natural deep or pale green
Volatile Oils 2%–5%

🍽️ Common Uses of Cardamom

  • Tea & Coffee: Masala chai, Arabic coffee, herbal blends
  • Culinary: Curries, biryanis, desserts, spice mixes
  • Confectionery: Chocolates, syrups, sweets, gums
  • Health Products: Digestive blends, detox teas
  • Cosmetics & Aromatherapy: Oils, perfumery, soaps
  • Extraction: Cardamom essential oil and oleoresin

πŸ“¦ Packaging & Labeling

  • We offer flexible packaging tailored to your market:
  • Bulk Export: 25kg, 50kg poly-lined jute or PP bags
  • Retail Packs: 100g, 250g, 500g, 1kg stand-up pouches
  • Private Label: Full customization of packaging & branding
  • Vacuum Packing: For retail shelf-ready quills
  • Custom labeling and barcode-ready options available

🌍 All packaging is export-compliant and food-safe.

πŸ“„ Export Documentation & Certifications

  • Certificate of Origin (India/Sri Lanka/UAE)
  • Phytosanitary Certificate
  • Fumigation Certificate
  • Organic Certificate (if applicable)
  • Halal, FSSAI, ISO, HACCP
  • Lab analysis (Moisture, Oil %, Cleanliness)

Contact us today to discover how we can add value to your spice business