Premium Green Cardamom

Queen of Spices from Kerala’s Pristine Plantations

Grades

8mm+ Premium | 7mm Export Grade | 6mm Commercial Grade

Processing

Whole Pods | Crushed | Ground Powder Available

Origin

Kerala (Idukki District) | Premium plantation-grown

MOQ:

Varies by grade and season (Contact for current availability)

About Our Cardamom

Our premium green cardamom comes exclusively from the misty hills of Idukki district in Kerala, where the unique climate of the Western Ghats produces the world’s finest cardamom. We work directly with plantation owners who have perfected cultivation techniques over generations, ensuring consistent quality and authentic flavor profiles that meet international gourmet standards.

Our Catalouge

Cultivation & Processing Excellence:

Plantation Source: High-altitude plantations (800-1300m) in Western Ghats region
Harvesting: Hand-picked at optimal maturity (30-day picking intervals during peak season)
Processing: Traditional curing methods combined with modern drying technology (50°C optimal temperature)
Color Retention: Special treatment with 2% washing soda to maintain premium green color
Storage: Controlled temperature and humidity storage to preserve essential oils

Harvest Seasons

Main Season: September-November (Peak Quality Period)
Secondary Season: January-February
Year-Round: Stock availability maintained through proper storage

Seasonal Availability:

June-December: Fresh harvest season with multiple pickings
October-February: Main harvesting period in Kerala
Year-round supply: Maintained through proper storage and inventory management

Quality Standards

Certifications: Spice Board, APEDA, FSSAI, FDA Registered, EU
Compliant, Organic (NPOP/USDA/EU-ORG), ISO 22000, HACCP.
Testing: NABL/SGS labs; COA for volatile oil %, moisture, size
consistency, microbial load, pesticide residue, aflatoxin.
Regulatory: EU/US MRL compliant, suitable for exports to Middle East,
EU, USA and other regulated markets.
Grade Control: Strict grading by size (7 mm, 7.5 mm, 7–8 mm, 8 mm,
8 mm bold) and colour to ensure uniformity in each lot.

Logistics & Commercial Terms

Lead Time: 15–25 days from order confirmation (product/grade
dependent).
Incoterms: FOB Chennai/Mundra/Nhava Sheva as standard; CIF/CFR
available on request.
Shipping Ports: Chennai, Tuticorin, Mundra, Kandla, Nhava Sheva,
based on origin and routing.
Transit Time: Approx. 5–7 days (Middle East), 20–30 days (EU/USA),
10–20 days (Asia/Africa).
Payment Terms: 100% before shipment (alternate structures can be
discussed for repeat contracts).
MOQ: 5–10 MT per product/grade; 1 MT trial lots possible for powder.
Loading Capacity: Around 13 MT (20 ft) and 26 MT (40 ft),
depending on packing and palletisation
Packaging: Gunny Bags(50kg max) | Cartons for smaller quantities | Retail Packaging Available

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Grade Specifications:

- 8mm+ Premium: Largest size, highest oil content, premium export grade for international gourmet markets
- 7mm Export: Standard export grade, excellent aroma and flavor, suitable for food processing industry
- 6mm Commercial: Good quality, competitive pricing, ideal for spice trading and retail packaging