Research Article | Published: 01 September 2016

Cardamom - Properties, Products and Uses

V. V. Radhakrishnan and K. V. Mohanan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 23 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 139-142 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-83838P | Cite this article

Abstract

Cardamom is in use from ancient times for flavouring and as a component in many indigenous medicines in India.  It is unique because of the delicate blend of its aroma.  Cardamom flavoured tea and coffee form part of the daily routine of people in the Middle East and chewing cardamom after a meal is a habit with large number of people in India.  The potentialities of this great spice have not been exploited fully.  Innovative technologies are needed for increasing the global demand of cardamom.  For this research needs to be directed to product development including novel cardamom-flavoured dishes.

Keywords

Elettaria cardamomum, Cardamom, Uses, Products, Properties

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Radhakrishnan, V.V. and Mohanan, K.V., 2016. Cardamom - Properties, Products and Uses. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(3), pp.139-142. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-83838P

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