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Ingredients: Organic Cardamom
Country of origin: Guatemala
Content weight: 40g
Exotic aroma of "Cardamom Seeds" Organic cardamom seeds from Guatemala. This spice is made from dried seeds of the ginger family, with a spicy and refreshing scent reminiscent of eucalyptus, camphor, and lemon. The taste has a spiciness and slight bitterness, making it a spice that adds an exotic flavor to alcohol, fruits, sweets, and chai. It is an essential ingredient in curry powder and is used in many Indian dishes. It is also effective in masking the odor of meat and dairy products, and a small amount can be used as a hidden flavor enhancer.

The correct name is "Organic Cardamom Seeds 40g." 【Trusted organic JAS certification!】 We use JAS-certified organic cardamom cultivated in Guatemala. It is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, so you can use it safely in your daily cooking. Whole cardamom pods are used in a state where the seeds have not been removed from the pod, and are taken out just before cooking. Whole cardamom is recommended because it retains its aroma better; powder is easy to use as it can simply be sprinkled, but its aroma tends to escape easily, so proper storage is necessary. Removing the shell and crushing the seeds inside takes some effort, but it prevents aroma loss, and the shell can be easily peeled with scissors, making it user-friendly even for beginners.
【Queen of spices loved since ancient times】 Known for its fresh, elegant, and noble aroma, cardamom has long been called the "Queen of Spices." When tasted, it offers a refreshing, spicy, sweet, and exotic aroma with citrusy notes. Especially, green cardamom is considered the highest quality and was traded at high prices. In ancient Egypt, it was used as incense in temples during prayers, regarded as "sacred fragrant smoke," and has been loved by many people for a long time.
【Recommended dishes using cardamom】 Cardamom has a fragrant, sweet aroma and has been used in various dishes. The most famous dish is curry. Besides chicken curry and Massaman curry, it is also known in masala chai. It is widely used in ethnic dishes such as Biryani, which is rice cooked with chicken and spices, and Bak Kut Teh, popular in Malaysia. In Nordic regions, there is a traditional sweet bread called Pulla, which features not only sweetness but also the noble aroma of cardamom.
【Cardamom as essential oil】 Whole cardamom pods have a refreshing and spicy aroma, and the ones used in ethnic cuisine contain essential oil components. They include 1,8-cineole, terpinenyl acetate, linalyl acetate, α-terpineol, and linalool, with 1,8-cineole making up about 30-40% of the total. Due to its distinctive scent, it has been loved as the "King of Fragrances."
【History of cardamom】 Cardamom is said to be one of the oldest spices in the world. In India, it has been used as a medicinal herb in Ayurveda for over 1,000 years BC, and in China, it was used as a traditional medicine called Xiaozugun (小荳蒄) in Chinese herbal medicine. 【Important】 Please note that if the manufacturer updates the product (including packaging and content weight), the new packaging will be shipped.