Cardamom

SpiceAromaticCitrusyFloralMintyPineyWarmSweet-spice

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 311
Protein (g): 10.8
Fat (g): 6.7
Carbs (g): 68.5
Fiber (g): 28
Sodium (mg): 18

Values reflect ground green cardamom; typical serving sizes are small due to potency.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Cardamom is an aromatic spice sold as small green pods filled with tiny black seeds. Its flavor is citrusy, piney, and slightly minty with a sweet warmth, and it perfumes dishes even in small amounts. Use whole pods to infuse teas, rice, and stews; crack for seeds; or use ground cardamom in baking, spice blends, and desserts.\n\nGreen cardamom is native to the Western Ghats of India and spread through South Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines via ancient trade. It is essential in masala chai, Indian sweets, and Arab coffee, and appears in Scandinavian baking.