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Ceylon Cardamom
- Known as: Queen of spices
- Scientific: Elettaria cardamomum
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Why Ceylon Cardamom
Grown in up country wet and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka, greenish, unopened, three-sided, oval shaped, dried fruit has long been known as the queen of spices for its numerous health benefits. Ceylon cardamom is considered superior to the other types of cardamom found in the global market, as it contains the right aroma, flavor and for its rich medical qualities.
Ceylon cardamom is highly fragrant and tastes minty, spicy and citrusy than the other cardamom. Ceylon cardamom has rich anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and antimicrobial properties, which provides a range of benifits. hence it holds a high price and a demand in world markets. And it is within safe limits recommended by FAO/WHO guidelines.
Process of production
Ceylon cardamom is harvested once every year from September to January. The greenish semi ripe capsules are harvested manually from the trees.
The oval shaped capsules will be sun dried on clean mats away from direct sun light to preserve their shape and color. They will be turned around frequently to ensure they get an even green color. The capsules will be dried for 3 to 4 days under strict food safe environment to produce the world-renowned Ceylon cardamom.
Impressive health benefits of Ceylon Cardamom
Multiple researches and sources have found Ceylon Cardamom to show impressive health benefits.
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Reduces the occurrence of cancer
- High antioxidant qualities of Cardamom prevent free radicals from causing cell and DNA damage (which is a main cause of cancer). Cardamom prevents the growth of cancer cells by boosting the natural immunity.
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Helps to keep the heart healthy
- By maintaining a healthy blood pressure level, cardamom reduces blood clotting and reducing the growth of fat and cholesterol in arteries. Thus, helps to maintain a healthy heart.
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Helps to maintain blood pressure levels
- Diuretic effects and antioxidant activities of cardamom helps to reduce blood pressure. And it also reduces blood clotting and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Treats oral diseases
- Cardamom is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which helps to reduce gum infection and keeps the teeth healthy.
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Reduces digestive tract infections
- Cardamom helps to speed up the process of digestion by reducing inflammation in mucosa. This helps to prevent indigestion, acidity and stomach aches.
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A natural antidepressant
- Cardamom is a natural antidepressant. Rich in thiamine, a strong antioxidant which helps to reduce stress and depression.
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Summarized Table
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| Grade | size | Average Density (g/l) | Splits (%) | Average Price (subject to change) per Kg (USD) 01/31/2023 | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG | Large | 370 | 2 | 29.2 | - |
| LLG1 | Medium | 340 | 5 | 26 | - |
| LLG2 | Small | 320 | 6 | 23 | - |
Description of each Grade
- LG (Lanka Green cardamom)
- LLG1 (Lanka Light Green cardamom 1)
- LLG2 (Lanka Light Green cardamom 2)
- This is the highest grade of Ceylon cardamom. It consists of green color large cardamom with almost zero number of splits.
- This is the 2nd best grade of Ceylon cardamom. It consists of 5% splits and is lighter green in color.
- This is the last grade of Ceylon cardamom. It consists of small light green cardamom with 6% of splits.