Cardamom, or in Latin Elettaria cardamomum, grows in the humid tropical rainforests of southeast Asia. It is an herbaceous perennial which, after it flowers, produces a fruit that contains black seeds. These fruits are the Cardamom pods offered by one of the largest suppliers of organic herbs in the United States, Starwest Botanicals.
The seeds inside the Cardamom pods are typically ground up and used as a spice for various foods. It is used in East Indian cuisine as a major component in the creation of curry dishes, and also is a distinctive flavoring in the popular drink known as masala chai tea. Scandinavian bread recipes often feature this exciting spice. In the Middle East, cardamom is commonly used to enhance the flavor of coffee and tea. The spice may also help as an appetizer, digestive stimulant, expectorant and stomachic.
As a major certified bulk herbs processor, Starwest Botanicals offers top-quality Cardamom pods as green whole pods, as well as organic and kosher whole pods in bulk. You can also purhase a 2 oz organic cardamom pods in a pouch. Be sure to see our complete lin of spice pouches and jars. We directly source our fine herbs and spices from around the world and process them in-house at our facilities in order to ensure quality at every step. We are so confident that you will enjoy our dried herbs that we offer a complete satisfaction guarantee.
