Kerala highland-grown cardamom with superior volatile oil and eucalyptol content. Extra bold AGB grade capsules of 7–9mm — the preferred specification of Michelin-star pastry chefs, Scandinavian specialty coffee roasters, and Middle Eastern confectionery manufacturers globally.
| Parameter | Terroir Alleppey Green Cardamom | Standard Indian | Commodity Import |
|---|---|---|---|
| GI Protected Origin | ✓ Certified | ✗ | ✗ |
| Farm-level Traceability | ✓ GPS tagged | ✗ | ✗ |
| NABL Lab COA | ✓ Every batch | Selective | ✗ |
| EtO-Free Processing | ✓ Steam only | Varies | ✗ |
| Volatile oil | 6 – 8.5% | Standard grade | Below standard |
| Origin Certification | GI-documented | Limited | None |
| Aflatoxin | <5 ppb | Varies | Often unchecked |
All Terroir shipments conform to the following export-grade specifications. COA available per batch on request.
| Format | Extra bold green capsules, natural finish |
| Pod diameter | 7 – 9 mm, uniform colour |
| Moisture | ≤8 – 10% |
| Density | High — polished-free natural finish |
| Grade | AGB (Alleppey Green Bold) |
| Processing | Machine-cleaned, hand-graded |
| Volatile oil | 6 – 8.5% |
| Cineole (eucalyptol) | Cineole-rich oil profile |
| Total ash | ≤6% |
| Crude fibre | ≤15% |
| Moisture | ≤10% |
| Essential oil yield | High — premium extraction grade |
| Empty capsules | ≤1% |
| Bleached capsules | NIL |
| Foreign matter | ≤0.5% |
| Shrivelled capsules | ≤2% |
| Aflatoxin | <5 ppb |
| Pesticide residue | EU MRL compliant |
Terroir Alleppey Green Cardamom serves buyers across culinary, industrial, and nutraceutical segments — each with distinct specifications and use cases.
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