Black Pepper
MG1 FAQ grade available | Export cleaned lots
Green Cardamom Exporter & Bulk Supplier from India
Elettaria cardamomum•Origin: Kerala•HS Code: 0908 31 10
JM Masala exports premium Indian Green Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)—the 'Queen of Spices'—sourced from the lush hills of Idukki, Kerala. Graded by millimeter diameter (6mm to 8mm+), our pods offer intense aroma and high essential oil content.
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Looking for Malabar Black Pepper?Malabar Garbled 1 (MG1) and FAQ grade bold black peppercorns with high natural piperine.
View Black Pepper Specs →Key Commercial Checkpoints:
Grade:5mm / 6mm / 7mm / bold by requirement
Moisture:As per export grade
Color:Natural green to light green
Aroma:High volatile oil profile
Processing:Hand sorted and graded
Export GradeOrigin MandiKerala, India
Loading SeaportMundra Port (INMUN1) / JNPT
Purity StandardSize-graded lots | Strong aroma and green color
20ft FCL Capacity9.0 to 10.0 Metric Tons loose carton stuffed
CertificationsFSSAI • APEDA • ISO 22000 • NABL
Technical Data Sheets
Export Specifications & Quality Parameters
Standard commercial, physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters aligned to international contracts and customs regulations.
Core Specifications
| Grade | 5mm / 6mm / 7mm / bold by requirement |
|---|---|
| Moisture | As per export grade |
| Color | Natural green to light green |
| Aroma | High volatile oil profile |
| Processing | Hand sorted and graded |
| Packing | Vacuum and bulk options |
General Information
| Botanical Name | Elettaria cardamomum |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kerala / South India |
| Harvest Season | Seasonal lots by crop availability |
| Shelf Life | 12 months under cool, dry storage |
Physical Specifications
| Size | 6 mm / 7 mm / 8 mm+ |
|---|---|
| Color | Natural green |
| Aroma | Strong and premium export quality |
Chemical Specifications
| Volatile Oil | Buyer and season specific |
|---|
Microbiological Parameters
| Total Plate Count | < 1,000,000 cfu/g |
|---|---|
| Yeast & Mold | < 100,000 cfu/g |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent / 25g |
Contaminants & Safety Compliance
- •Pesticide residue compliance supported through lot-wise testing
Pre-shipment analysis reports issued by NABL-accredited laboratories against buyer-specified contract tolerances.
Logistics & Shipping
Export Packaging & Container Stuffing (FCL)
20ft FCL Capacity
9.0 to 10.0 Metric Tons loose carton stuffed
40ft FCL Capacity
18.0 to 20.0 Metric Tons loose carton stuffed
Standard Packaging Configurations:
- 5 kg and 10 kg vacuum-sealed aluminium foil poly-packs in master cartons
- 25 kg master corrugated boxes with desiccants
- Luxury retail packs for institutional and gifting buyers
Flexible Packaging for Global Buyers
- •Vacuum packs
- •Bulk export packs
- •Retail jars / pouches on request
Export Commercial Terms
| MOQ | 250 kg onward depending on grade |
|---|---|
| Loading Port | Cochin / Chennai / Nhava Sheva |
| Delivery Terms | FOB / CIF / CNF |
| Lead Time | 7 to 15 days |
Quality Assurance Flow
View Processing Infrastructure →From Raw Indian Cardamom to Export-Ready Standard
STAGE 01
Mandi Sourcing & Origin Selection
Procurement directly from APMC Unjha and regional farmer networks, selecting fresh-crop lots for high volatile oil and seed integrity.
STAGE 02
Pre-Cleaning & Destoning
Mechanical screening removing heavy stones, sand, dust, mud balls, and crop stalks through vibro-graders and air aspiration.
STAGE 03
Sortex Optical Color Sorting
High-resolution optical sorters inspect each seed individually, rejecting discolored grains to achieve purity from 98% up to 99.9%.
STAGE 04
Laboratory QA & Grading
Batch-wise testing for moisture, volatile oil, total ash, microbiology, and destination-specific pesticide residue / aflatoxin limits.
STAGE 05
Bulk & Private Label Packaging
Packaging in food-safe 25/50kg PP bags with inner poly liners, paper bags, or custom branded retail pouches, PET jars, and cartons.
STAGE 06
Container Stuffing & Global Export
FCL container stuffing with moisture absorption bags, shipped FOB Mundra / Nhava Sheva with full phytosanitary and export documentation.
Private Label & Retail Supply
Need Custom Branded or Retail-Ready Cardamom?
JM Masala Trading LLP supplies Cardamom under your private label brand for supermarkets, retail grocery chains, e-commerce, and food service. We provide customized stand-up zipper pouches (50g to 1kg), PET jars, and bulk institutional packs with barcode printing and regulatory compliance.
Why Buyers Choose JM Masala
Cardamom is sourced with export-focused attention to origin, specification alignment, and shipment readiness. For international buyers, supplier selection depends on dependable quality parameters, packing, and destination-market compliance.
With sourcing rooted in Kerala, JM Masala supports buyers who require size-graded lots | strong aroma and green color backed by responsive communication and shipment documentation.
- Gourmet culinary seasoning, chai tea, Arabic Gahwa coffee brewing
- Confectionery, chocolates, premium baked goods, and Indian sweets
- Essential oil distillation and luxury fragrance formulations
Buyer Pre-Shipment Checklist
- •Final purity, moisture, and grade commitment in contract
- •Lot-wise test COA support, packing format, and shipping marks
- •Destination customs documents (Phyto, COO, Fumigation)
- •Agreed vessel dispatch window and port terminal logistics
Commercial FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What size grades of green cardamom does JM Masala export?
We supply 6-7mm Medium Green, 7-8mm Bold Green, and 8mm+ Super Bold Extra Green cardamom pods.
How is the green color preserved during international transit?
Cardamom is packaged in multi-barrier vacuum-sealed foil pouches that shield pods from light, oxygen, and humidity, preserving fresh green color for over 18 months.
What is the essential oil content of Indian cardamom?
Indian cardamom from the Western Ghats typically tests between 6.0% and 9.0% volatile oil, with high 1,8-cineole and alpha-terpinyl acetate.
What documentation is provided with cardamom exports?
Consignments include Phytosanitary Certificate, Certificate of Origin, NABL lab test report verifying size, moisture, and volatile oil, and Spices Board compliance.
Looking for a Reliable Indian Cardamom Exporter?
Share your required volume, specification, packing preferences, and destination port with JM Masala Trading LLP. Our export team will provide a formal commercial offer, specification sheet, and logistics schedule.
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