Fabstor is a certified B2B exporter and bulk supplier of premium Indian Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum / Chhoti Elaichi), supplying spice importers, tea blenders, flavor houses, and food manufacturers across the USA, Europe, Middle East (GCC), and Asia-Pacific.
Sourced directly from premier auction belts in Idukki (Kerala) and Bodinayakanur (Tamil Nadu), our green cardamom pods are sortex-cleaned, graded by sieve diameter (6mm to 8.5mm+ Jumbo), and density-tested to ensure high volatile essential oil (4%–8%) and rich natural green color. Backed by a 50+ year parent supply legacy (Laxmi Group, est. 1975), we export single-grade FCLs and consolidated mixed-spice LCL shipments worldwide.
| Product Name | Green Cardamom Pods (Elaichi) |
| Botanical Name | Elettaria cardamomum |
| Origin & Belts | Idukki, Wayanad (Kerala) & Bodinayakanur, Anamalai Hills (Tamil Nadu), India |
| Pod Sizes Available | 6.0mm, 6.5mm, 7.0mm, 7.5mm, 8.0mm, and 8.5mm+ Jumbo |
| Color & Curing | Bright, natural deep green (100% natural flue-cured; zero artificial dye) |
| Aroma & Flavor | Intense, fresh, sweet, camphor-like aroma with warm spicy notes |
| Volatile Oil Content | 4.0% – 8.0% v/w (Rich in 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate) |
| Moisture Content | 10.0% – 11.5% max (Preserves pod flexibility while preventing mold) |
| Bulk Density (Litre Weight) | 385 g/l to 450+ g/l (Direct indicator of seed maturity and density) |
| Commercial Grades | Super Bold / Jumbo (8mm+), AGEB, AGB, AGS, and Cardamom Seeds |
| Shelf Life & Storage | 24 Months (Store in cool, dry facility away from direct sunlight & moisture) |
| Container Loading | Approx. 20ft FCL ≈ 10–11 MT · 40ft FCL ≈ 18–20 MT |
| Buyer Type | Bulk spice importers, wholesalers, tea packagers, flavor extraction houses |
| Commercial Grade | Pod Diameter (Sieve Size) | Min. Litre Weight | Extraneous Matter & Allowable Defects (Max) | Primary Commercial Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Bold / Jumbo | ≥ 8.0 mm – 8.5 mm | ≥ 450 g/l | Splits < 1.0% · Empty pods < 1.0% | Luxury retail packaging, gourmet spice jars, Middle Eastern Gahwa/Kawa |
| AGEB (Alleppey Green Extra Bold) | 7.5 mm – 8.0 mm | 435 g/l | Splits < 1.0% · Thrips/insect < 0.5% | Premium supermarket retail brands, high-end culinary packaging |
| AGB (Alleppey Green Bold) | 7.0 mm – 7.5 mm | 415 g/l | Splits < 1.5% · Foreign matter < 0.5% | Standard retail packaging, confectionery, commercial spice blends |
| AGS (Alleppey Green Superior) | 6.0 mm – 7.0 mm | 385 g/l | Splits < 2.0% · Shrivelled < 3.0% | Chai tea blending, industrial oleoresin extraction, bulk masala milling |
Indian Alleppey Green cardamom delivers higher natural essential oil and a richer camphor aroma than competing origins.
Higher litre weight (435–450+ g/l) confirms fully mature capsules packed with heavy, dark, aroma-dense seeds rather than hollow shells.
Authentic shade/flue-cured cardamom retains a vibrant green color without artificial green dyes or synthetic polishing agents.
8mm+ (Super Bold) offers maximum display value for retail jars, while 6mm–7mm (AGS) provides cost-effective potency for grinding and tea blending.
Keeps pods supple to avoid brittle breakage while preventing mold development during ocean shipping.
Litre weight measures seed maturity; higher density (435–450+ g/l) indicates fully developed pods containing heavy, oil-rich seeds.
Size indicates pod diameter: 8mm+ is premium for supermarket display, 7mm–7.5mm balances retail quality and cost, and 6mm–7mm is ideal for grinding and tea blends.
Indian cardamom offers higher volatile oil (4%–8%) and a deeper, sweeter, camphor-like flavor profile preferred for premium food and extraction use.
Sortex optical sorting removes discolored pods, split capsules, thrips-damaged shells, and extraneous matter to guarantee uniform color and grade purity.
We pack in multi-layer moisture-barrier vacuum foil bags inside corrugated export master cartons to shield pods from light, oxidation, and humidity.
Salem, Erode & Nizamabad varieties
Guntur & Teja, by heat and colour
Sound whole nutmeg, with or without shell
Quills and split, by length and grade
B2B merchant exporter of Indian spices, grocery, FMCG & oleoresins since 1975 |
Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh):
Laxmi tiles & Pipes word no.28, Gondia Road, Balaghat, MP – 481001
Mumbai Address: Gupta Compound, Near Jai Mataji weigh Bridge, opp: LRC company, Turbhe, MIDC, Navi Mumbai – 400 705
