Whole Green Cardamom

Whole Green Cardamom

• Category: Cardamom

Green cardamom, scientifically known as Elettaria cardamomum, is indeed a spice derived from the seeds of the fruit of the plant in the Zingiberaceae family. The plant is native to the Indian subcontinent and is also cultivated in other tropical regions such as Guatemala and Indonesia.

The small green pods of the cardamom plant contain the seeds, which are the part used as a spice. These seeds have a distinctive, warm, slightly citrusy flavor and are used in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as in beverages like chai tea. Cardamom is prized for its aromatic qualities and is an essential ingredient in many cuisines around the world, particularly in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cooking. It’s also used in traditional medicine for its purported digestive and breath-freshening properties.