Click on photo to zoom

Organic Cardamom

  • Organic
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher
  • Non-GMO

Organic Cardamom Pods

$8.85$9.32

Clear
SKU: N/A Category:

Hulled Organic Cardamom

$11.13$11.60

Clear
SKU: N/A Category:

Ground Organic Cardamom

$11.26$11.73

Clear
SKU: N/A Category:

All about Cardamom

Taste

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.

Country of Origin
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
Food Complements
Breads, Chicken, Coffee, Fish, Lentils, Squash
Flavor Complements
caraway, chili, cinnamon, clove, coffee, coriander, cumin, ginger, paprika, pepper
Storage
To maximize freshness, store in a dark airtight container in a cool dry place. Once the spice is ground, flavor deteriorates with exposure to light, heat, air, humidity and time.
Refills
Refills arrive in air-tight plastic bags. Simply snip a corner of your bag, refill your Smith & Truslow jar, apply the new label and recycle the bag.
Cuisines

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)..

Equivalents

1 tbsp pods = 8 grams ground cardamom
18 to 20 seeds  = 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

10 whole pods = 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Substitutions

10 whole pods = 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

10 whole pods = 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon + 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

In these Spice Blends

Organic Apple Pie Spice, Organic Berbere Spice, Organic Curry Powder, Organic Garam Masala, Organic Ginger Spice, Organic Half Moon Bay, Organic Moroccan Spice, Organic Ras el Hanout, Organic Sweet Potato Seasoning, Organic Tarra-Cardamom Rub

In these Gift Sets

Taj Mahal

Health Benefits

Reduces heartburn and helps digest grains

Product Testing

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.

Heavy Metals

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. 

 

If ordering refill bags only, enter the code: REFILLS at checkout to save $2.00