Spice guide / Green cardamom
What is Green cardamom?
Small green pods; sweet-camphor aroma for sweets, tea, and biryani.
Short answer: Green cardamom (Hindi: इलायची) is Elettaria cardamomum. Sweet, floral, camphor, eucalyptus-like. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Green cardamom |
|---|---|
| Hindi | इलायची |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Elettaria cardamomum |
| Family | Zingiberaceae |
| Origin | India — Western Ghats |
| Main producing regions | Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
| Flavour | Sweet, floral, camphor, eucalyptus-like |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | whole, powder, seeds |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Green cardamom?
Green cardamom is Elettaria cardamomum. Alleppey green cardamom refers to Kerala-origin trade. Black cardamom (Amomum/Lanxangia) is a different spice.
History of Green cardamom
Origin
India — Western Ghats — Kerala (Alleppey / Idukki), Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
Growing regions
Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
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Flavour, aroma and colour
Sweet, floral, camphor, eucalyptus-like. . Colour: . Heat: none.
Culinary uses
- Biryani
- Tea
- Sweets
- Korma
- Garam masala
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
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Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
Indicative Indian market price
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