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Cardamom
comes from
seeds inside
the husks of
a flowering
plant.
Native to
India, it
has a strong
scent and
taste. It is
used in both
cooking and
medicine and
can be
ground up
and baked in
a
wood-burning
oven, or it
can be
pressed to
create an
oil.
Cardamom
also has a
cooling
property,
similar to
mint,
however not
quite as
strong. It
is one of
the more
expensive
spices
(actually,
it's right
behind
saffron) and
is in the
same family
as ginger.
Medicinally,
it is used
as an
antiseptic
and to treat
heartburn,
nausea and
stomach
disorders.
Chewing
cardamom can
improve bad
breath, too.
Description of Large
Cardamom Seeds
Cardamom are the dried seed
capsules of a small group of
species or plants belonging to
the family Zingiberaceae which
contain seeds possessing a
pleasant characteristic aroma
and flavour. These are broadly
grouped into categories:
Large cardamom - Bada Elaichi (Aframomum
and Amomum species)
There are three popular
varieties (cultivars) of large
cardamom in Sikkim, viz.,
Ramsey, Golsey and Sawney. The
varietal differences were
described by Gyatso et al.
(1980), Subba (1984) and Rao et
al. (1993) (see Table 10.1). In
addition to these popular
varieties, there are several
other varieties such as Ramla,
Chivey Ramsey, Garday Seto
Ramsey, Ramnag, Madhusay, Seto
Golsey, Slant Golsey, Red Sawney,
Green Sawney
and Mingney (Gupta and
Borethakur 1986). Rao et al.
(1993b) reported a promising
variety Barlanga from higher
altitudes with desirable high
yielding characters like
maximum ratio of mature tillers
to productive spikes (1:3.6) and
bold size capsules (with
50 to 80 seeds). Surveys carried
out by Biswas et al. (1986)
revealed that Ramsey and
Ramla are well suited to higher
altitudes, Golsey for lower
altitudes and Sawney widely
adaptable to different
elevations.
Cultivation
The main conditions for growing
large cardamom are:
. Temperature range (ºC): max.
14-33; min. 4-22
. Season: April-September
. Annual precipitation: 200-250
cm (well distributed throughout
the year)
. Altitude range: 765-1675 m
above MSL
. Morphology: 4-5 distinct types
. Average life of a plant: 20
years
. Bearing period: max. 6-10
years and steady yield
throughout
. Flowering and fruiting: four
months from April to July
. Harvesting: September-January;
peak period - late October to
mid December.
Main Uses
Due to its pleasant aromatic
odour, large cardamom is used
for flavouring various
vegetables and meat preparation
in Indian dishes. It is also
used as a flavouring agent in
confectionery, hot or sweet
pickles and in beverages. Large
cardamom seed and powder
are used as essential
ingredients in mixed preparation
and spice masala mixtures.
Essential oil, oleoresin,
encapsulated flavour, cardamom
cola, large cardamom
flavoured biscuits and large
cardamom flavoured liquors are
some of the products
developed for diversifying the
uses of large cardamom (CFTRI
1994). Encapsulated
flavour is prepared by spray
drying a blended solution of
large cardamom oil and gum
acacia solution. Cardamom cola
is prepared by blending caramel
acid, large cardamom
flavour and carbonating the
mixture. Volatile oil of large
cardamom, with a mixture of
Large
Cardmom Seed Rates in Rs.
175/275 (per Kg.)
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