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Buy Wholesale Cardamom Pods
Elettaria cardamomum
Cardamom pods provide an all-natural wrapper for the seeds inside and buying this spice in its pod form will mean it retains its flavour and aroma for longer. The seeds can then be removed as you need them. The pods themselves are very fibrous so shouldn’t be eaten – though they can be used in the distilling process. You can also obtain cardamom powder from pods by grinding them.
Cardamon is one of the world’s most expensive spices – only vanilla and saffron are more costly weight for weight. Cardamon pod production is a labour-intensive business.
Each pod slowly ripens and must be collected when it’s three-quarters ripe when it will then be washed and dried. The drying method will dictate the colour of the cardamon pod – white shows that they’ve been sun-dried for an extended period, while green indicates they’ve only dried for 24 hours in a heated room.
Cardamom Pods and distilling
The contemporary and ever-growing gin industry has seen its fair share of cardamom-infused gins, where it adds a distinctive sweet yet spicy flavour and effortlessly complements both juniper and coriander. In gin production, the green cardamom plant is used most predominantly where it can add notes that are citrus, grassy, aromatic, sweet and with some warmth. The product of the black cardamon – used in a smaller number of gins – adds a smoky depth to the drink.
Cardamom Pods and cuisine
Cardamom has a robust flavour, and so only small amounts are needed to spice dishes. It pairs well with vegetables, meat and poultry and can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. The Indian savoury rice dish Biryani and Indian rice pudding Kheer both feature this spice to good effect, as does Finland’s famous pulla – a braided sweet bread.
Cardamom Pods and tea
The hugely popular chai tea uses cardamon as one of its key ingredients – and indeed regular drinkers may be able to recognise its lemony qualities. Although this warming spiced tea originated in the Indian subcontinent, it can now be found on the menu at coffee shops across the globe. Green cardamom is used in chai tea because it works well with other spices – the black variety’s smoky taste means it shouldn’t be paired with other strong spices.
Fulfilling your Cardamon Pod requirements
If you’re looking for wholesale cardamom pods, then speak to us at Joseph Flach & Sons. We’ve been providing customers across the globe with our high-quality botanical ingredients for over 100 years – and are looking forward to the next 100 years and evolving to respond to changing customer demands.
We have close customer relationships with businesses of all sizes and in many different locations. We currently operate on all five continents from our UK headquarters, with around 50 per cent of our trade coming from overseas.
If you’re looking for extensive knowledge into botanical ingredients, renowned customer service and an impressive wholesale range of products, then Joseph Flach & Sons would be delighted to work with you.
WE OFFER CARDAMOM PODS IN THE FOLLOWING FORMS:
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Cardamom Pods Green
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Cardamom Pods MYQ
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Cardamom Pods Ground
WE ALSO STOCK CARDAMOM IN OTHER FORMS:
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Cardamom Seeds Ground
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Cardamom Seeds Whole
Please note that many botanicals come in different forms and grades which may determine or improve their suitability for certain applications. At Joseph Flach & Sons we carry a large range of products in various forms and grades. Please do check with our experts if you require a specific grade or form and they will be delighted to help you.
