8MM Cardamom

Our 8MM Bold Green Cardamom/Elaichi

Green Cardamom is popularly known as the “Queen of Spices” and is widely used throughout the world as a flavoring agent. It is well-known for its numerous health benefits. It offers a strong, sweet, pungent flavor and aroma, with hints of lemon and mint. It is a key ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines for savory recipes. It is added to items such as pastries, puddings, poultry dishes and beverages like tea and coffee to add depth of flavor and to harness its medicinal properties. Elaichi is harvested from the “Elettaria cardamomum” plant which is indigenous to the south Indian state of Kerala.

KERALA ORIGIN: Our true green cardamom is sourced exclusively from Kerala, India. We provide 8MM bold choti elaichi produced by the “Elettaria cardamomum” plant. It is processed and packed in our hygienic processing facility to retain their natural freshness, aroma, and nutrients.

100% NATURAL & PESTICIDE FREE: Our cardamom is sourced from farms that do not use any chemicals, pesticides, or insecticides.

WHOLESOME & PURE: Cardamom is widely used in both sweet and savory dishes. It is added to items such as pastries, puddings, poultry dishes, and beverages like tea and coffee to add depth of flavor and to harness its medicinal properties.

HEALTHY & NUTRITIOUS FOOD: Cardamom is known to have several medicinal properties. It is known to have antioxidant and diuretic properties, which lowers blood pressure. The antioxidants in elaichi is known to protect against inflammation and cell damage. It is also traditionally used to prevent bad breath and cavities.

Health Benefits of Cardamom

Uses of Cardamom

Cardamom has an aromatic and piney aroma while comprising of a spicy and minty flavor. It is used as a key ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines within savory recipes. It is added onto items such as pastries, puddings poultry dishes, biryani, and beverages like tea and coffee to add depth to its flavor and to make the most of its medicinal properties. It is one of the oldest spices and is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla.

Additional Information

Interestingly, Green Cardamom is one of the oldest spices and is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla. It is found to grow optimally in areas with well-distributed rainfall and soils having good drainage. Buy Cardamom online from Thottam Farm Fresh to taste the difference!

Cardamom contains various nutrients which help in digestion. It is mixed with other spices to gain relief from stomach issues such as nausea and vomiting. Recent evidence has also suggested its ability in healing ulcers. It’s extracts and essential oils have compounds which have several antibacterial effects that treat infections and common diseases. Buy choti elaichi online from Thottam Farm Fresh today!

Cardamom is known as Aelakkayu in Malayalam, Choti ilaichi in Hindi, Gruner Kardamom in German, Enasal in Sinhala, Cardamome in French and Habbahan in Arabic.

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