Whole Spices

Vyas Exim sources Cardamom from Kerala, a southern state of India is the main producer of cardamom in India and contributes around 60% of total Indian production with other state being Sikkim as the next state in terms of production.

The cardamom is native to India & Indonesia and grown in tropical & sub-tropical climate zones.

Cardamom is of the ginger family known as ‘Elettaria Cardamomum- Green Cardamom’.

Cardamom has 3 varieties :

• Black Cardamom
• Green Cardamom
• White Cardamom

Is broadly grouped into two categories :

• Small Cardamom (Chhota Elaichi) or True Cardamom.
• Large cardamom (Bara Elaichi.)

Cardamom is the ‘Spice Queen’ and is an expensive spice ranked after Saffron & Vanilla spices.

it has multiple uses :

Culinary Uses

Used both in sweet dishes, food preparation’s, beverages like Tea & Coffee with major spread across subcontinent's of South Asia, Middle East, Scandinavia.

Medicinal Uses

• It has several Medicinal & Therapeutic uses.
• It is high in proteins & vitamins like A, B & C and has low-fat content.
• The seed has a volatile oil content of ~10%.
• It is often chewed after meals as it is digestive and improves appetite.
• Cardamom seeds are also the basis of medicinal preparations for indigestion and flatulence problems.
• It relieves gas & heartburn as well as is useful for nausea.

Industrial Uses

Cardamom oil is an essential factor in the preparation of certain medicines. It is used span in

• Pharmacy
• Perfumery
• Flavoring agent

Black pepper is called the King of Spices and is native to present-day South India. It has a lot of medicinal values in Ayurveda therapy.

The spiciness of Pepper is due to the chemical compound Piperine. The Pepper is rich in minerals such as copper, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus. It also has substantial quantities of fiber which aids in digestion.

Besides Salt, the Pepper is the most used spice in the culinary preparation around the world.

Few Benefits

• It aids in weight loss.
• Enhances digestion by cleansing your intestines & stomach thus prevents constipation.
• Rich in Vitamin B like B2 & B6 & C.
• It helps in regulating the high blood pressure & producing red blood cells.
• Other uses are in curing cancer and liver problems.

It is used as a natural ingredient for Agro-food, Cosmetic & Pharma industry.