Organic green cardamom, whole pods 1.3–1.7 cm

Product description

Biova organic cardamom comes from Guatemala and is supplied as whole, intensely green pods measuring around 1.3–1.7 cm in length. The closed seed pods protect the sweet-spicy, fresh aroma with fine citrus and eucalyptus notes and are ideal for flavour-forward, Middle Eastern and South Asian inspired cooking.

Using whole pods keeps the aroma stable for significantly longer than ground cardamom, which is particularly interesting for foodservice and artisan producers. Biova’s bulk units are designed for professional use, easy to store and allow consistent, reproducible seasoning.

In the kitchen, green cardamom is extremely versatile: the pods can be simmered whole or lightly crushed in a mortar just before use. This way you can refine chai, coffee, rice dishes, curries, pastries and desserts with a finely balanced, aromatic spice.

Origin

This organic green cardamom comes from Guatemala, where the tropical climate and high humidity provide ideal growing conditions. Under these conditions, rich essential oils and an intense aroma develop – a hallmark of Biova spices.

Cultivation / processing / harvest

The organic cardamom is grown in accordance with certified organic standards, without synthetic crop protection agents. The pods are harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, gently dried and then graded by size, colour and quality before being packed as bulk product by the kilo.

Key features

Typical are the whole green pods with a defined length of approx. 1.3–1.7 cm, which preserve the aroma of the seeds inside for a long time. The combination of organic quality, coarse grading (chunks / whole), green colour and large pack sizes makes this spice particularly suitable for professional users.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region of origin, cardamom can vary slightly in intensity, sweetness and freshness. Biova focuses on gentle drying, minimal broken content and clean, single-origin lots so that you can dose evenly and achieve consistent results in batch production and gastronomy.

Taste & aroma

Green cardamom has an intense, fresh, sweet-spicy fragrance with hints of citrus and eucalyptus. When the pods are opened or lightly crushed, the essential oils are clearly released; on the palate the spice is warm, slightly balsamic and pairs well with both sweet and savoury dishes.

Suggested uses

• Flavouring chai, coffee, tea and other hot drinks
• For rice dishes, curries, stews and Middle Eastern or South Asian inspired cuisine
• In pastries, desserts, compotes or jams for a fine spicy note

Product specification

• Country of origin: Guatemala
• Grading: whole pods, approx. 1.3–1.7 cm (chunks / whole)
• Colour: green