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All about Cardamom
Smith & Truslow organic cardamom is green cardamom, and whether pods, hulled or ground, you’ll experience a subtle blend of ginger and pine with slight citrus undertones when you taste this precious spice.
African - North African cuisine features cardamom in its popular Tagine.
Indian - Cardamom is a key ingredient in Garam Masala and Indian cooking as a whole.
Middle Eastern - Cardamom is often used in Arabic and Turkish coffee, lending them a unique flavor.
Vietnamese - While black cardamom is the more frequent ingredient found in Pho, many prefer the milder tasting green cardamom (what Smith & Truslow carries)..
1 tbsp pods = 8 grams ground cardamom
18 to 20 seeds = 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
10 whole pods = 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
10 whole pods = 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 whole pods = 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon + 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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In response to concerns over food safety, many in the spice industry are taking measures to provide you with the information you seek. While testing has always been conducted, certificates of analysis (COAs) are now accompanying most products through the supply chain. COAs identify country of origin, certifications, best by dates, and information on product testing.
As of August 2022, Smith & Truslow spice jar labels have “best by” dates (as opposed to “packaged on” dates), and include lot numbers that correspond to the COA for the enclosed spice or herb. If you would like to review the COA for the lot we are currently selling, or for one that you have already purchased, please send an email to: customerservice@smithandtruslow.com. Be sure to indicate 1) the spice name, and 2) the lot number, and we’ll respond with a PDF of the COA, as is available.
Organic Cardamom Pods, test results for current lot# 001-SCARDP-4331
Results | Specification* | |
Lead | 0.122 ppm | < 5 ppm |
Arsenic | ND | < 2 ppm |
Cadmium | 0.245 ppm | < 2 ppm |
Mercury | ND | < 1 ppm |
Combined | 0.367 ppm | < 10 ppm |
*FDA 2021 spec, except for cadmium which is not currently FDA regulated. |
Ground Organic Cardamom, test results for current lot# SCARDGS-2311
Results | Specification* | |
Lead | 0.2498 ppm | < 5 ppm |
Arsenic | 0.0718 | < 2 ppm |
Cadmium | 0.1142 ppm | < 2 ppm |
Mercury | ND | < 1 ppm |
Combined | 0.4358 ppm | < 10 ppm |
*FDA 2021 spec, except for cadmium which is not currently FDA regulated. |
Hulled Organic Cardamom, test results for current lot# SCARDH-223M
Results | Specification* | |
Lead | 0.2498 ppm | < 5 ppm |
Arsenic | 0.0718 | < 2 ppm |
Cadmium | 0.1142 ppm | < 2 ppm |
Mercury | ND | < 1 ppm |
Combined | 0.4358 ppm | < 10 ppm |
*FDA 2021 spec, except for cadmium which is not currently FDA regulated. |