Trade Grades

Trade GradeIndicative Commercial SelectionProfilePrimary Applications
AGEB, Alleppey Green Extra Bold8 mm+ premium podsBold, well-filled podsPremium retail, gifting, traditional beverages
AGB, Alleppey Green BoldGenerally 7.5 mm+; selected 8 mm subgrades availableBold pods balancing size, colour and aromaRetail, food service, wholesale
AGS, Alleppey Green SuperiorGenerally 6.5-7 mmCommercial whole pods, potent flavourGrinding, extraction, spice blends, food processing
Smaller-size / bulk lotsBelow 6.5 mm, sold by size (e.g. 5 mm, 6 mm) or as buyer-defined mixed lotsUngraded commercial materialIndustrial grinding, extraction, bulk applications

Available Forms

Whole Green Cardamom PodsDecorticated Cardamom SeedsCrushed CardamomPulverized Cardamom Powder

Quality Standards

Physical QualityCharacteristic aroma; clean and sound; free from visible mould, live infestation, mustiness and added colouring matter.
MoistureWhole pods maximum 13%; powder maximum 11%.
Volatile OilWhole pods and seeds minimum 3.5% v/w on dry basis; powder minimum 3.0% v/w on dry basis.
TestingBatch COA and third-party pre-shipment inspection available on request.

Buying Green Cardamom: common questions

Typically one 20 ft container. The exact MOQ depends on the form and packing you need, and we can often adjust it for a serious trial order. Send your target quantity and destination and we will confirm within one business day.

Yes, sample kits are available on request so you can verify the grade, colour and aroma against your specification before committing to a container.

Quoted FOB or CIF against the current market, based on the variety, form, grade, packing format, quantity and destination port. Quotations state their validity window.

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, batch-wise COA, and the phytosanitary or health certificates your destination market requires. Relevant certificates travel with the quotation itself.

Get a quote for Green Cardamom

Pricing, samples and lead times, within one business day.