Find Verified Black Cardamom Suppliers, Manufacturers and Wholesalers

50 Kilogram (MOQ)
Business Type: Exporter, Supplier
Speciality: Intense Flavor & Smoky Aroma
Shelf Life: 12 - 18 Months
Packaging Type: Plastic Bag
Usage/Application: Curries, Biryani, Garam Masala, Spice Blends
Form: Whole Pods
Purity: 100% Natural
Taste: Bold, Earthy & Slightly Spicy
Moisture: 5%
Nutritional Value: Rich In Antioxidants & Essential Oils

Large Black Cardamom is a premium whole spice valued for its smoky aroma, warm flavor, and distinctive dark pods. Carefully selected, cleaned, sorted, and graded, it is widely used in Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and international cuisines. It is an important ingredient in biryani, curries, spice blends, meat preparations, sauces, and traditional culinary recipes.

Key Specifications
Product: Large Black Cardamom
Botanical Name: Amomum subulatum
Product Type: Whole dried pods
Color: Dark brown to black
Pod Size: Large, as per agreed grade
Aroma: Strong, smoky, and earthy
Flavor: Warm, pungent, and slightly camphoraceous
Moisture: Typically Less Than 12%
Purity: Typically 98% - 99%, depending on grade
Foreign Matter: As per agreed specification
Broken/Empty Pods: As per agreed grade
Origin: India
Processing: Cleaned, sorted, graded, and hygienically packed

Grade: Export Quality Bold (8mm+). Fresh Green Color, uniform size

Quality - Premium

Premium Grade Black Cardamom is a naturally dried aromatic spice known for its smoky, earthy, camphor-like aroma and warm, slightly pungent flavor. The pods are carefully harvested, dried and graded to preserve their characteristic fragrance and culinary quality.

Black cardamom is especially popular in Indian, South Asian, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine, where it is used in biryani, pulao, curries, meat dishes, gravies, spice blends, soups and sauces.

Black cardamom (called badi elaichi in India) is a strong, smoky spice made from the dried pods of the plant Amomum subulatum.

Our Premium Black Cardamom is carefully harvested and traditionally dried to deliver a distinct smoky aroma, bold flavor, and high essential oil content. It is widely used in savory dishes, spice blends, and food processing, especially in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The product is clean, well-dried, and free from impurities, ensuring consistent quality and suitability for export markets.

Key Specifications
Product Name: Black Cardamom
Quality: Premium / Grade A
Size: Large pods (customizable grading)
Moisture Content: 10% - 12%
Color: Dark Brown to Black
Purity: 99%
Foreign Matter: 0.5%
Form: Whole Pods
Aroma: Strong, smoky, and aromatic
Shelf Life: 18-24 Months
Packaging & Delivery
Packaging: 10kg / 25kg PP Bags or Cartons
Container Capacity:
20FT: ~10-15 MT
Delivery Time: 7-15 days after confirmation
Supply Ability: 200+ MT/year

Whole dried, Dark brown

Whole dried, Dark brown

Black Cardamom is a bold and aromatic spice known for its smoky flavor profile and intense fragrance. It is widely used in culinary preparations to enhance the depth and complexity of both savory dishes and spice blends. The pods are large, dark brown to black in color, and contain small, highly aromatic seeds inside.

This spice is valued for its strong earthy aroma with subtle hints of camphor and resinous smokiness. It is commonly used in slow-cooked dishes where it can gradually release its flavor, making it ideal for rich gravies, rice preparations, soups, and stews. It also plays an important role in traditional spice mixes and seasoning blends.

Specification points:

Product Type: Whole Spice
Appearance: Large, dried pods with wrinkled dark outer skin
Aroma: Strong smoky fragrance with deep earthy undertones
Flavor Profile: Bold, smoky, slightly pungent, and warming taste
Texture: Dry, fibrous outer pod with small hard seeds inside
Usage Form: Typically used whole and lightly crushed before cooking
Culinary Application: Suitable for curries, biryanis, lentil dishes, and slow-cooked recipes
Storage Condition: Should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight
Shelf Life: Long-lasting when properly stored, retaining aroma over extended periods

Black Cardamom is appreciated for its ability to infuse dishes with a deep smoky essence without overpowering other spices when used in balanced quantities.

Appearance: Light to medium brown, oval-shaped pods
Botanical Name: Amomum subulatum
Parameter: Description
Particle Size: 5.5 mm to 9.5 mm
Purity: 100% whole pods, fumigated and sterilized
Shelf Life: 12 months unopened, stored in cool, dry, and shaded conditions
Size: Export-standard 25 kg high-density poly bags with inner liners
Sku: BC/JT

Black cardamom, also known as Badi Elaichi, is one of the main spices used in cooking. The stronger counterpart of green cardamom, black cardamom has a strong flavour and a sweet smell. It lends a smoky flavour and is a common sight across kitchens in India. Mostly used in savoury dishes, this spice enhances the flavour of food. Organic black cardamom is popular since synthetic chemicals and excessive fertilizers are not used for cultivation.

Black cardamom comes in a pod form, which has seeds inside it just like green cardamom. Since black cardamom is already dried, there's no need to peel off the cover before cooking. The best way to use black cardamom is to use it as a whole spice. In herbal teas, black cardamom gives an aroma to food. Black cardamom can also be roasted and mixed with other spices to make an aromatic spice mix. Black cardamom is especially prominent in north Indian cuisine in recipes, like Chhole, Rajma, etc. Masala chai and spiced coffee also use black cardamom.

Black cardamom or Kali Elaichi manufacturers procure the spice mainly from the Eastern Himalayan region. Some processing, like sun drying, is required before it is packaged for use. Vedha Exim Spices is one of the best black cardamom suppliers and manufacturers. We ensure the quality of our products through all processes, whether it is transportation, processing, or packaging. We do not use artificial flavours or colours. We follow the food safety protocols for which we have various certificates from relevant food bodies. Our experienced staff carefully handles the processing of the spices, at every stage. We offer best quality products for both bulk orders and customized packaging. Get in touch with us today.

Large Cardamom, also known as Black Cardamom or Badi Elaichi, is a highly aromatic spice widely used in cooking, especially in Indian, Nepali, and Middle Eastern cuisines. It is grown mainly in Sikkim, Assam, and Nepal.

It has a strong smoky flavor and is larger in size compared to green cardamom.

Specifications (Export Quality)
Parameter Specification
Product Name Large Cardamom / Black Cardamom
Botanical Name Amomum subulatum
Origin India (Sikkim, Assam), Nepal
Color Dark brown to black
Size Large pods (2-4 cm approx.)
Aroma Strong smoky, earthy fragrance
Taste Warm, pungent, slightly bitter
Foreign Matter <1%
Form Whole dried pods
Shelf Life 12-24 months (dry storage)
Packaging 5 kg / 10 kg / 25 kg jute or PP bags

Black Cardamom

Price : INR 62,000.00 / Kilogram

Business Type : Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier

Product Details

Shelf Life : 18 Months
Color : Black
Form : Pods
Packaging Type : Pp Bag
Drying Process : Sun Dried
Country of Origin : India
Preferred Buyer From

Location ; All Countries Except India

Black Cardamom

Black Cardamom

Black Cardamom is a premium aromatic spice known for its bold smoky flavor, intense aroma, and distinctive earthy notes. Sourced from high-altitude plantations, our black cardamom is carefully harvested and traditionally dried over open fire to enhance its unique smoky character.

Available in different grades based on size, aroma strength, and pod quality, it is widely used in savory dishes, spice blends, curries, and food processing industries. With strict quality control and hygienic processing, our black cardamom is ideal for bulk supply, export, and private labeling requirements.

Black cardamom
- Use a knife to cut the whole bunch of fruit and bring it to dry. When the fruit is dry, separate each fruit (remove the stem).
- Color: dark brown to black
- Packing: In 25kgs PP bag; 14Mts per container 40 HQ ; or as buyer's request.
- Payment: T/T, L/C
- Delivery: 7 - 10 Days after signed Sales Contract
- Origin: Vietnam

Black Cardamom

Big Cardamom

 

Cardomom (Black)
Origin: Nepal
Type: Amomum Subulatum (Pods)
Packaging: 20kg Bags
Available in large Quantity
Min Order Quantity: 1 Ton