Cardamom
Description:
Cardamom is a spice, and it seeds have a pleasant aroma and a warm taste. It is widely used in South Asian cooking .There are two types of cardamom: small (green) cardamom and large (black) cardamom. It has a sweet, aromatic, and slightly spicy flavor, making it suitable for both sweet and savory dishes. They are also used in traditional remedies. Cardamom helps in digestion, keeps breath fresh, and promotes overall wellness.
Benefits
- Relieves Cold: Add few to tea; it helps ease cough and congestion.
- Acidity - Boil cardamom in water and drink warm for acidity relief.
- Fresh Breath - Chew a pod to reduce bad breath.
Uses
- Flavoring Sweets - Cardamom is widely used in Indian sweets such as laddu, payasam, and barfi to provide a pleasant, aromatic flavor.
- Tea (Chai) - Crushed cardamom pods are added to tea to enhance its refreshing aroma and taste.
- Garnish - Cardamom powder is lightly sprinkled over desserts like kheer and halwa to improve fragrance and flavor.
Simple Tips
- Digestion - Chew 1–2 cardamom pods after meals or add to warm water.
- Acidity - Boil cardamom in water and drink warm.
- Fresh Breath - Chew a pod to reduce bad breath.
Precautions
- People with gallstones should use cautiously
- Use in small amounts, as too much can be overpowering
- Avoid overuse for daily consumption
Nutritional facts (per 100g)
Vitamins
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): - 0.2mg
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): - 0.2mg
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1.1mg
Minerals
- Iron – 100mg
- Manganese – 8.9mg
- Copper – 1.3mg
- Magnesium – 230mg
- Potassium – 1120mg
- Zinc – 2.6mgs
- Phosphorous – 170mg
- Calcium – 130mg
Why we are different
- Combines enhanced flavor with functional health benefits.
- Designed to support traditional healing practices and overall wellness
- Offers an improved taste profile combined with valuable medicinal properties.