| Property |
Specification |
| Type |
Whole Cardamom Pods (White) |
| Color |
White to off-white, due to bleaching |
| Shape |
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 |
Subtle, sweet, less pungent compared to green cardamom |
| Taste |
Mild, sweet, slightly spicy, 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 |
1-2% (lower than green cardamom) |
| Bulk Density |
0.4 - 0.6 g/cm³ |
