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King's Green Cardamom (AGEB 8mm+ Extra Bold)

King's Green Cardamom (AGEB 8mm+ Extra Bold)
Grade: AGEB · 8mm+ Extra Bold
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FOB/Wholesale Base Price₹3,200
USD equivalent$38.5 USD
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HS Classification09081100
Spices Board RegSCR/KE/1402
Port of LoadingCochin (INCOK1)
Consignment CoANABL Lab Certified
High-Altitude Western Ghats Harvest

Alleppey Green Extra Bold (AGEB 8mm+)

AGEB Top Grade
Pod Diameter8.0 mm+(AGEB Sieve Screened)
Volatile Essential Oil> 7.0% v/w(Cineole & Terpinyl)
Bulk Density> 420 g/L(Dense Jet-Black Seeds)
Moisture Level< 10.0%(Closed Flue-Cured)
  • • Highland Rainforest Terroir: Hand-plucked at 1,000m to 1,400m elevation in Idukki, Kerala, where misty mountain microclimates yield plump, aromatic capsules.
  • • Closed-Flue Curing: Dried in 24-30 hour indirect wood-fired kilns with calibrated air movement, locking in natural chlorophyll without artificial green dye or sulfur.
  • • Purity & Grading: Machine-sieved and hand-sorted to guarantee zero open pods, zero thrips damage, and zero artificial glossing.
  • • Aroma Profile: Pronounced sweet eucalyptus, camphoraceous spice, and floral undertones sought after by Middle East Gahwa blenders and premium confectioners.

Packaging & Export Formats

Gourmet & Retail Packaging100g / 200g Reserve JarsAirtight amber glass with moisture seals or luxury gift tins preserving volatile aromas.
Commercial Wholesale Export5kg / 10kg Master CartonsVacuum-sealed food-grade aluminum barrier pouches nested inside corrugated master cartons.

* Weekly export consignments depart Cochin International Airport (COK Air Cargo) or Cochin Seaport (INCOK1) with full Phytosanitary certification.

Compliance & Export Verification

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

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Procurement Knowledge

Frequently Asked Procurement Questions

What is AGEB grade green cardamom?

AGEB stands for Alleppey Green Extra Bold. It designates whole cardamom pods measuring 8.0mm or larger, carefully hand-screened to ensure uniform size, jade-green color, and high volatile essential oil content (>7.0%).

Where is Hornbill Exim cardamom grown and harvested?

Our green cardamom is sourced from mist-clad high-elevation estates in Idukki, Kerala, situated at 1,000 to 1,400 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats. The cool mountain microclimate produces thick-walled pods filled with oily, aromatic black seeds.

How is the green color preserved without artificial dyes?

Our partner estates use modern closed firewood flue-curing kilns with strict humidity control over 24 to 30 hours. This traditional, chemical-free process preserves natural chlorophyll without the use of artificial food colorings or sulfur bleaching.

What export packaging is used for international shipments?

For commercial export, cardamom is packed in 5kg or 10kg master cartons with food-grade vacuum-sealed aluminum barrier pouches to prevent volatile oil dissipation. For retail and luxury gifting, 100g and 200g airtight amber glass jars are available.

What are the HS Codes for Indian green cardamom?

The international HS Code for whole green cardamom is 09081100 (also referenced under 09083120 for export customs classification).