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This is a bulk five kilogram (11 lbs.) box of jumbo, fancy green Cardamom pods from Guatemala. Cardamom is not a traditional crop grown in Guatemala since the spice is native to India and Sri Lanka, but the country's climate made it a perfect export cash crop for this Central American country. Cardamom is mainly grown in the humid, mountainous region where the climate and rich volcanic soil is perfect for producing large, high quality crops of this unique spice.

 

The Guatemalan Cardamom export industry quickly gained world proneness in the 20th century for the large aromatic pods it was able to produce at a price lower than most traditional Cardamom producing countries. Guatemala is now the top exporter of cardamom in the world, making Cardamom the country's fourth-largest agricultural export.

 

The vast majority of Guatemala's production of cardamom is shipped to the Middle East where it is used to make a traditional and very aromatic Cardamom Coffee (recipe below). But some still finds its way to markets in Asia, Europe and the United States. In Saudi Arabia, the Middle East's largest importer, Cardamom is most highly prized for its aromatic qualities, but large size and bright green color are also important attributes.

Green cardamom pods are the preferred form of this spice because of their ability to retain aroma and flavor longer than the seeds alone. Elettaria cardamomu.

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Cardamom is considered the 2nd most expensive spice and is sometimes called the "queen of spices".

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cases of Cardamom contain eight-eleven pound boxes for a total weight of 88.19 pounds of jumbo fancy green Cardamom per case. The cost of these cases is determined by market conditions at the time, but are approximately $1900.00 plus the cost of freight shipping by common carrier from New York. Store in a dry & cool place to preserve quality.


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