Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Seeds
Cardamom Seeds
Cardamom Seeds Cardamom Seeds

Cardamom Seeds

SKU
100221 001
Price:
$13.85
Net Weight:
3.1 oz
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Decorticated Cardamom Seeds

Tucked inside the fibrous pale green jacket of a cardamom pod sit twelve or so nubbly little black seeds. The pods, while flavorful, are tough and inedible. The seeds, though. They’re what you want. Woodsy and fragrant with pops of spicy pepper and sweet citrus, cardamom has a complicated flavor profile. It is initially sweet and warm, a little peppery, a little floral. That fades to bittersweet, tempered with a hint of mint, and ends with a lemony finish. Cardamom Seeds have a minimum of 2% volatile oil by weight, and the complex blend of compounds that comprise the oils underscore the complexity of the flavor and bouquet.

Cardamom, a plant that is indigenous to tropical southern India, has been in use as ayurvedic medicine for more than 4,000 years and has been in trade for about 2,000 years. Somewhere around 1,000 years ago, cardamom found its way to the frozen northlands of Scandinavia. Food historians are unclear if the Vikings brought it back from Constantinople, or if cardamom came to Scandinavia thanks to the Moorish presence on the Iberian peninsula, but regardless of the original influx it has become an integral part of Scandinavian cuisine. Per capita, Sweden consumes 60% more cardamom than the United States.

 

Tips From Our Kitchen

 

Cardamom Seeds should be cracked or crushed in a mortar and pestle before use, and to bring out full flavor, toast in a dry pan before using. Use judiciously; they are potent and can easily take over a dish. Cardamom Seeds shine in Indian-style curries like butter chicken or the Kerala-style fish stew. Add them to turkey dumplings, or on salmon as a rub, and top with maple syrup. Cardamom Seeds also shine in desserts, so toast and grind them to add to ice cream or Swedish Christmas bread. We also carry top quality Ground Cardamom.

Our Cardamom Seeds come from Guatemala or Honduras.

 

Hungry for more information?

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 tsp

Amount Per Serving

Calories11

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0g0%

Saturated Fat0g0%

Trans Fat0g

Polyunsaturated Fat0g

Monounsaturated Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg0%

Sodium0.6mg0%

Total Carbohydrate2.3g1%

Dietary Fiber0.9g4%

Total Sugars0.0g

Added Sugars0g0%

Sugar Alcohol0.0g

Protein0.4g0%

Vitamin D0mcg0%

Calcium13mg1%

Iron0mg3%

Potassium38mg1%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5
14 total ratings.

marianna b. (Verified buyer) 01/18/2023
All the spices I get All the spices I get from Spices Inc are great. The Cardamom was exceptional though. When I ground them up the aroma was intoxicating! It worked really well in the spice combo I was making.

John S. (Verified buyer) 11/28/2022
Cardamom seeds in Swedish bread The cardamom seeds were fresh and flavorful. I use them when making my grandmother’s Swedish coffee bread and sweet rolls. When they are freshly crushed, the flavor pops in the bread. The seeds also hold their flavor longer than ground cardamom. If stored in freezer they last a long time, a year or two.

joann t. (Verified buyer) 11/13/2022
I’ve been ordering exclusively from I’ve been ordering exclusively from Spices, Inc. for years. Their quality and customer service are always top notch! I grind my own rub to give to clients as thank you gifts. They always come back for refills!

anthony g. (Verified buyer) 04/23/2019
decorticated cardamom ses I think buying the seeds and grinding them myself provides a much more robust flavor. I have never tried grind the entire pod, as suggested in some recipes but am satisfied enough with the seeds that I will continue grinding them.

Katherine W. (Verified buyer) 04/15/2018
lovely flavor! lovely flavor!

John F. (Verified buyer) 03/09/2018
Fresh I grind most of the spices I purchase to get the best flavor. Spices Inc offer a wide selection of whole spices for me to achieve this

Nadine (Verified buyer) 09/14/2017
Cardamom Seed And the price is unbeatable!

Marc (Verified buyer) 03/04/2013
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Aaron (Verified buyer) 08/13/2012
Cardamom Seed Fantastic flavor and strength compared to others I've tried.

Anonymous (Verified buyer) 05/11/2010
Cardamom Seed Along with brown mustard seed in dals, along with other spices. I find all of your spices to be very fresh with delightful aromas. Love it when my box of spices arrive.
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