Cardamom Pods
Size: 2oz
Due to adverse global weather conditions caused by climate change, we are seeing a shortage in cardamom harvests. The limited availability continues to drive up the price of this beloved spice.
Elettaria cardamomum is an intense and aromatic spice. Green cardamom pods have a complex, delightful flavor and are an important ingredient in chai tea blends. Cardamom pods are ideal for longer term storage and can be cracked, then ground fresh.
A member of the Zingiberaceae family, the sweetly aromatic cardamom is the fruit of a tropical plant related to ginger, and is one of the world's most expensive spices, after saffron and vanilla. Growing cardamom is extremely labor intensive. The tall plants, grown on plantations in Guatemala or India, flower for eight or nine months of the year. Each pod, or capsule, ripens slowly, and must be plucked when it is three-quarters ripe.
Cardamom commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, offers several potential health benefits:
Digestive Health:
Stimulates saliva production, aiding digestion.
Reduces bloating, gas, and indigestion.
May help prevent stomach ulcers.
Anti-inflammatory Properties:
Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may reduce inflammation throughout the body.
May benefit conditions like arthritis and heart disease.
Metabolic Health:
May help regulate blood sugar levels, potentially benefiting people with diabetes.
May boost metabolism, aiding in weight management.
Cardiovascular Health:
May lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and May improve blood circulation.
Other Benefits:
May have antibacterial and antiviral properties.
May promote oral health by freshening breath and reducing bacteria.
May have sedative effects, potentially aiding sleep.
May reduce skin inflammation.
Organically Grown
Organic foods are grown on land that has been free from the use of synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, insecticides or herbicides for at least three years. Before a product can be labeled Certified Organic, farmers and processors must meet certain requirements.
