Black Cardamom - Badi Elaichi

Cardamom is the world's third-most expensive spice. Black cardamom has notes menthol and slightly minty aroma that provides balance to an otherwise funky flavor.

Packed & Distributed by: Indian Spice Trading Inc.

Country of Origin: USA

Product Weight: 50 gm(1.76 oz)

Instructions: Keep in Cool & Dry Place

Package: Packet

Black cardamom is scientifically named Amomum subulatum. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Several species of the genus Amomum are distributed all over the mountainous area from the Himalayas to Southern China. The main production regions are Eastern Nepal, India, and Bhutan. More than 50 percent of the world as harvest is produced in India. The Indian name for black cardamom is badi elaichi or kali elaichi. Roughly one inch in length, the pods are dark brown to black in color and have a tough, dried, wrinkly skin. Cardamom is the world's third-most expensive spice. Black cardamom has notes menthol and slightly minty aroma that provides balance to an otherwise funky flavor. Black cardamom has been used to treat various stomach ailments, common infections, and dental problems.