Green Cardamom

SENSORIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Green Cardamom Color—Deep Green, Fast Green
Flavor–charecterstic, free from mustiness and rancidity
Aroma—characterstic and aromatic (Rich aroma)
Appearance–whole
Origin–Tanzania
Length– 2-5cm
Size—- Whole 6-7, 7-8, 8-9 mm or higher
Sizes Available:-
Medium Green – 5.5mm to 7mm
Green Bold – 6mm to 7mm
Jumbo Bold – 6.5 mm to 8mm
Super Bold – 7.5 mm to 8mm

Foreign Matters— Up to 2% Basis
Immature Cardamom– Up to 3% by count Max.
Thrips— 3 by count Max.
Drying— Sun Dried

CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Green Cardamom Moisture—-12% max
Ash (ISO)*–10% max
Mesh Size 98% of the powder will pass through a 300 micron sieve
Vol Oil—1% min
Crude Fiber % (m/m)—20% max
Pesticides & Heavy Metals—non (Well dried & no fungus)