Organic brown cardamom seeds whole, Honduras

Product description

Discover Biova organic cardamom as whole brown seeds with a warm, spicy, slightly lemony aroma. These natural cardamom seeds are gently dried and supplied in convenient bulk packs for professional and demanding kitchens.

Because the seeds are left whole, the essential oils in the cardamom remain protected for longer, helping to preserve the aroma when stored correctly. Biova relies on certified organic quality, careful batch selection and gentle cleaning without additives.

In the kitchen, cardamom is extremely versatile – from pastries and desserts to curries and rice dishes, as well as speciality coffee and tea drinks. Depending on your needs, the whole seeds can be lightly crushed in a mortar, coarsely ground or cooked whole.

Origin

These organic cardamom seeds come from Honduras, where the tropical climate, high humidity and nutrient-rich soils provide ideal conditions for this spice. This origin supports a pronounced essential aroma with warm spice and fresh citrus notes.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The organic cardamom is grown in accordance with ecological standards without synthetic crop protection agents. The capsule fruits are hand-picked at optimum ripeness, gently dried, sorted and packed in food-grade bulk containers of around 1.05 kg.

Special features

Typical characteristics are the brown colour and whole seeds, which allow flexible dosing in the kitchen. Compared to ground cardamom, the essential oils in the whole seeds are preserved for longer; regular batch checks at Biova ensure purity, moisture content and aroma intensity.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region, cardamom seeds can vary in size, colour and aroma profile. Factors such as altitude, microclimate and drying method – for example sun-drying or air-drying – influence the balance of sweetness, spice and fresh, lemony nuances.

Taste & aroma

The whole cardamom seeds offer a warm, spicy, slightly sweet flavour profile with fine citrus and herbal notes. The essential bouquet on the nose is reminiscent of citrus, eucalyptus and clove; when crushed or ground, the aroma develops with particular intensity.

Suggested uses

• To flavour coffee, espresso, tea, chai or hot chocolate with freshly crushed cardamom seeds.
• As a spice in baked goods such as cookies, cakes, yeast doughs or winter and Christmas pastries.
• For Middle Eastern and Indian cooking, e.g. curries, rice and lentil dishes, marinades, soups and stews.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Honduras
• Grain size: Pieces / whole
• Colour: Brown
• Product type: Food / spice, bulk
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg
• Pack size: food-grade bulk container