Kerala Idukki Origin | USDA NOP & EU Organic Certified

Organic Green Cardamom
6% Volatile Oil — India Premium Export

Elettaria cardamomum from Idukki district, Kerala. 6 size grades. 6% volatile oil minimum. CIF/FOB flexible. Premium for Scandinavia, Middle East, Europe, USA.

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Certified For Global Market: USDA NOP Organic EU Organic India Organic (NPOP) APEDA Registered Spices Board RCMC

Why Radiance for Organic Green Cardamom

Idukki District Origin, 6%+ Volatile Oil, 6 Size Grades, USDA/EU Certified, Consistent Harvest Supply, CIF/FOB Flexible

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Idukki District Origin

Kerala's Idukki district is the world's premier green cardamom region. High altitude (600-1200m), ideal tropical climate, volcanic soil. Produces the finest Elettaria cardamomum with distinctive aroma and highest volatile oil.

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6%+ Volatile Oil

Our green cardamom: volatile oil 6% minimum (ASTA method), fresh crop 6-8%. Ensures authentic sweet eucalyptus-camphor aroma. Higher oil content than many competitor origins ensures flavor intensity and premium pricing power.

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6 Size Grades

5-6mm (grinding), 5.5-6.5mm (standard), 6-7mm (premium EU/USA favorite), 7-8mm (bold Middle East), 7.5-8mm (extra bold), 8mm+ (super premium retail). Plus decorticated seeds (99% purity).

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Organic Certified (USDA/EU)

USDA NOP Organic (via NPOP equivalency), EU Organic Regulation compliant, APEDA export registered. Organic Transaction Certificate (OTC) provided per shipment for EU/USA buyer compliance.

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Consistent Harvest Supply

Direct relationships with Idukki district organic cardamom cooperatives. Harvest season November-February. Annual contract buyers receive priority allocation and consistent supply year-round.

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CIF/FOB Flexible

FOB Kochi or Mundra. CIF Hamburg, Rotterdam, or any world port. FCL 20' (~12-15MT), LCL from 500kg. Transit Europe 18-22 days. Mixed containers with other spices allowed.

Cardamom Size Grades & Specifications

6 premium size grades available in bulk. All certified organic USDA NOP & EU. Volatile oil 6% minimum guaranteed.

Grade Size (mm) Use Case Volatile Oil Moisture Purity
Small 5–6mm Grinding, powders 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Standard 5.5–6.5mm Standard international export 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Premium 6–7mm EU/USA premium buyers (most popular) 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Bold 7–8mm Middle East preference, specialty coffee 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Extra Bold 7.5–8mm Premium retail, specialty baking 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Super Grade 8mm+ Premium retail, health brands 6% min ≤ 12% 99%+
Decorticated Seeds Seeds only Supplements, extraction, chewing gum 6% min ≤ 10% 99%

Applications of Organic Green Cardamom

From Scandinavian baking to Middle Eastern coffee, health supplements to essential oil extraction

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Scandinavian Baking

Cardamom bread (limpa, Lucia bread), Danish pastries, Swedish coffee cake. 6-7mm grades preferred for balanced flavor intensity.

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Middle Eastern Coffee (Qahwa)

Traditional cardamom-infused Arabic coffee. Bold 7-8mm grades preferred for strong, aromatic coffee experience in Gulf region.

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Indian Chai & Spice Blends

Essential ingredient in chai masala, garam masala, and Indian spice blends. 6-7mm standard for grinding into powders.

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Health Supplements

Digestive supplements, ayurvedic formulations, herbal wellness products. Decorticated seeds (99% purity) preferred for clean powders.

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Essential Oil Extraction

Cardamom essential oil for fragrance, flavoring, and pharmaceutical applications. 6%+ volatile oil ensures high yield and quality extraction.

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Baking & Confectionery

Premium biscuits, cookies, chocolate fillings, liqueurs. Bold grades (7-8mm+) preferred for visible pods in premium products.

Export Documentation — Prepared by Radiance

Exporting certified organic cardamom to USA, Europe, and Middle East requires complete documentation. Radiance Overseas prepares all export-side certifications for seamless customs clearance.

USDA NOP & EU Organic Certification

USDA NOP Organic (via NPOP equivalency) accepted in USA. EU Organic (NPOP equivalent) for European markets. Organic Transaction Certificate (OTC) provided per shipment for complete documentation trail.

NABL Certificate of Analysis (COA)

Volatile oil content (ASTA method), moisture (max 12%), purity (99%+), aflatoxin, pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), heavy metals, microbiological parameters. Per-shipment COA review available before dispatch.

APEDA Certificate of Origin & Phyto

APEDA Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate from India's plant protection authority, commercial invoice in buyer's preferred format (EUR.1 format available for EU preferences).

Export Logistics & Pricing

Flexible shipping: FOB, CIF, FCL, LCL. Fast delivery to Europe, Middle East, North America

Ports of Shipment

FOB Kochi (Kerala) or FOB Mundra (Gujarat). CIF pricing available to any world port: Hamburg, Rotterdam, Dubai, Singapore, NYC, Los Angeles.

Container & Weight

FCL 20': approximately 12–15MT (cardamom lighter per container). 40': 20–25MT. LCL: from 500kg minimum.

Transit Time

Europe: 18–22 days (Hamburg, Rotterdam). Middle East: 12–15 days (Dubai). USA: 25–30 days (East Coast).

Packaging Options

25kg PP woven bags, 50kg jute bags, bulk cartons, vacuum-sealed retail 1–5kg private label boxes available.

MOQ & Samples

LCL Trial: from 500kg. FCL Standard: 12–15MT. Samples: 100–500g free via DHL/FedEx within 48 hours.

Harvest & Annual Contracts

Harvest Season: November–February. Annual contract buyers receive priority allocation and consistent year-round supply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sizes of organic green cardamom do you export from India?
We export 6 standard size grades: 5-6mm (grinding grade), 5.5-6.5mm (standard export), 6-7mm (premium export, most ordered by EU/USA buyers), 7-8mm (Middle East bold preference), 7.5-8mm (extra bold), and 8mm+ (super grade premium retail). All sizes available with USDA NOP and EU Organic certification from Kerala (Idukki district) origin.
What is the volatile oil content of Indian organic cardamom?
Our organic green cardamom has volatile oil content of 6% minimum (ASTA method), typically 6-8% for fresh crop. This is higher than many substitute origins and ensures the characteristic sweet eucalyptus-camphor aroma. NABL-accredited COA provided per lot showing volatile oil, moisture (max 12%), and purity (99%+).
Is Indian green cardamom equivalent to Guatemala cardamom in quality?
Indian green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum, Kerala origin) is the original "true cardamom" species. Indian grades — particularly 7mm+ from Idukki district — are preferred by European premium spice buyers, Scandinavian bakers, and Middle Eastern specialty coffee makers for their higher volatile oil content and distinctive aroma profile. Guatemala cardamom is also Elettaria cardamomum but often has lower volatile oil due to faster drying methods.
What certifications does your organic cardamom carry?
USDA NOP Organic (via NPOP equivalency), EU Organic Regulation, India Organic (NPOP), APEDA export registration, Spices Board RCMC. Each shipment: Organic Transaction Certificate (OTC), NABL Certificate of Analysis (volatile oil, moisture, purity, aflatoxin, pesticide residues), Phytosanitary Certificate, APEDA Certificate of Origin.
What is the minimum order for green cardamom export from India?
Samples: 100g-500g free by DHL/FedEx within 48 hours. FCL 20' container: approximately 12-15MT of cardamom (lighter than spice powders). Mix with other spices allowed. Annual contract buyers receive priority allocation during harvest season (November-February).

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