Spices

Cardamom (Green)

Premium green cardamom pods for high-end food and beverage applications

Green cardamom pods (Elettaria cardamomum) with characteristic complex, aromatic flavor. Used in coffee, confectionery, curry blends, and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Origin

Al Fayoum, Egypt

Physical Properties

Parameter	Specification
Form	Whole pods / Seeds / Ground
Moisture Content	Max 12%
Essential Oil Content	Min 3.0 mL/100g (seeds)
Color	Light green to pale green

Microbiological Standards

Parameter	Specification
Total Plate Count (TPC)	Max 100,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold	Max 10,000 CFU/g
E. coli	Absent in 1g
Salmonella spp.	Absent in 25g
Listeria monocytogenes	Absent in 25g

Pesticide Residue Limits

Parameter	Specification
EU Compliance	EC 396/2005 — all MRLs compliant
Korean MFDS Standard	Compliant with Korean pesticide MRL list
Heavy Metals (Pb)	Max 3.0 mg/kg
Heavy Metals (Cd)	Max 0.2 mg/kg

Packaging & Logistics

Parameter	Specification
Standard Packaging	10 kg / 20 kg polyethylene bags in cartons
Bulk Packaging	200 kg / 500 kg big bags (FIBC)
Shelf Life	24 months from production date
Storage Conditions	Cool, dry place; max 25°C, max 60% RH