Description

Cardamom (Big) Oleoresin 

 

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Flavour: A sweet, spicy flavour of Cardamom

Solubility: Soluble in oils, indoluble in water

Plant Parts Used: Dried Fruits

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Color & Odor: Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance

Shelf Life: 18-20 months under the specified storage conditions.

Description :

 

Cardamom Oleoresin is produced by steam distillation from the dried ripe fruit (pods). The dark brown oleoresin is a yellow liquid with a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance. It is non toxic in nature and is widely used as a food condiment.

 

Constituents:

 

Alpha Terpinyl Acetate 50%, Cineol 20%, Linalol 5%, Linalyl Acetate 4% & Limonene

 

Uses & Benefits:

 

Big Cardamom oleoresins are brought to several uses for medicinal as well as culinary purposes.
It is used in avoidance of nausea and vomiting.It also induces sweating and reduces body temperature in warm season. Big cardamom is an aphrodisiac and is helpful in the treatment of cold.
Big cardamom is full of nutritional values. It constitutes good percentage of proteins, minerals, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, vitamins,riboflavin, niacin, chlorine, magnesium, copper, iron, thiamine, zinc,chromium, manganese etc.