Indian cardamom has a history as old as human civilization.
The dried fruit of a herbaceous perennial, cardamom is grown mainly in Kerala, Tamilnadu and Karnataka, on the shady slopes of the western Ghats. Warm humid climate, loamy soil rich in organic matter, distributed rainfall and special cultivation and processing methods all combine to make Indian cardamom truly unique in aroma, flavor, size and color tempting parrot-green. Cardamom oil is a precious ingredient in food preparations, perfumery, health foods medicines and beverages. Indian cardamom enjoys a premium preference in the Middle East, by Japanese and Russians who relish it for its distinct enriching properties. Loved for its taste and other qualities, cardamom is mainly exported to Middle East and European countries.