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Alleppey Green Superior Cardamom (AGS 7mm)

Alleppey Green Superior Cardamom (AGS 7mm)
Grade: AGS (7.0mm - 7.5mm Superior)
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FOB/Wholesale Base Price₹2,150
USD equivalent$25.8 USD
HS Classification09081100
Spices Board RegSCR/KE/1402
Port of LoadingCochin (INCOK1)
Consignment CoANABL Lab Certified
Western Ghats Workhorse Export Grade

Alleppey Green Superior (AGS 7.0mm - 7.5mm)

AGS Superior Grade
Pod Diameter7.0 - 7.5 mm(Sieve Graded)
Volatile Essential Oil> 6.0% v/w(Terpinyl Acetate)
Bulk Density> 380 g/L(Uniform Fill)
Moisture Level< 10.0%(Flue Cured)
  • • Commercial Value Champion: The international spice industry standard for beverage blenders, confectioners, and large-scale food manufacturing.
  • • Unadulterated Processing: Free of sulfur treatment, chemical wash, or polishing waxes, retaining authentic forest green coloration.
  • • High Extraction Yield: Exceptionally rich in cineole and terpinyl acetate for commercial ground spice applications and baking.
  • • Quality Verification: Non-ETO sterilized, tested by accredited laboratories for zero pesticide residue exceedances.

Packaging & Sea Cargo

Pantry Sample Format100g Reserve Pantry PackHeavy-duty food-grade moisture barrier foil zip pouch.
Commercial Export Pack10kg Vacuum Barrier CartonsDual 5kg foil pouches in corrugated export master cartons.

Compliance & Export Verification

At Hornbill Exim, every cargo shipment is backed by strict batch-level traceability, Spice Board phytosanitary certifications, and precise customs declarations.

Procurement Knowledge

Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

What characterizes Alleppey Green Superior (AGS) Cardamom?

AGS designates whole green cardamom pods measuring 7.0mm to 7.5mm in diameter. It is the premier workhorse grade for international food processors, chai blenders, and confectioners, delivering intense cineole aromatics at an economical price point.

What essential oil content and quality parameters are guaranteed?

Every AGS lot is tested to guarantee minimum 6.0% volatile essential oil (v/w), moisture strictly below 10.0%, non-irradiated, and zero artificial dyes. All consignments carry pre-shipment NABL lab analysis.

What container and bulk packaging formats are available?

We export AGS cardamom in 10kg vacuum barrier cartons or consolidated LCL/FCL shipments with weekly departures from Cochin Port (INCOK1) and Cochin Air Cargo (COK).

What is the HS Code for AGS green cardamom?

The international HS Code for whole green cardamom is 09081100.