Green Cardamom
Green Cardamom
- Variety: 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, or graded as AGEB, AGB, AGS (Alleppey Green Extra Bold, Alleppey Green Bold, Alleppey Green Superior)
- Size: 6-7mm, 7-8mm, 8-9mm
- Appearance: Fresh green
- Moisture Content: 10% max.
- Volatile Oil Content: 3-5% (higher is better)
- Color: Deep green
- Flavor: Aromatic, slightly sweet, with hints of citrus and eucalyptus
- Foreign Matter: Minimal (2% max.)
- Immature Cardamom: Minimal (5% max.)
- Thrips: Nil or minimal