| Property |
Specification |
| Type |
Whole Cardamom Pods |
| Color |
Green, with slight yellowish or brownish tint in some cases |
| Shape |
Small, oval or elongated, with 3 ridges |
| Size |
4-8 mm in length (approximately) |
| Weight |
0.2 - 0.3 grams per pod (approx.) |
| Texture |
Smooth, papery outer covering, with soft, aromatic seeds inside |
| Odor |
Strong, sweet, aromatic, and pungent |
| Taste |
Sweet, slightly spicy, warm, and floral |
| Moisture Content |
8-10% maximum |
| Foreign Matter |
0.5% maximum |
| Broken Pieces |
5% maximum (depending on grade) |
| Impurities |
1% maximum |
| Essential Oil Content |
2-4% (depending on quality) |
| Bulk Density |
0.4 - 0.6 g/cm³ |
