Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)
High-Aroma Extra Bold Green Cardamom (7mm, 8mm+)
Directly sourced from the misty Cardamom Hills of Idukki, Kerala. Graded optically by pod diameter (7mm to 8.5mm+), retaining deep emerald green color, full seed count, and intense cineole essential oil aroma.
Technical Specifications
| Pod Size Grade | 7mm - 8mm (Bold), 8mm+ (Super Bold) |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Max 10.0% |
| Volatile Oil | Min 6.5% - 8.0% v/w |
| Immature / Empty Pods | Max 2.0% |
| Purity | 100% Natural, Zero Colour Added |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| HS Code | 0908.31 |
Packaging Options
- 5 Kg / 10 Kg Master Cartons with Food-Grade Foil Liners
- 500g Zip Pouches
Minimum Order Quantity
500 Kg (Air Freight) / 2 MT (Sea Freight)
Certifications
Our 6-Stage Quality Assurance Pipeline
Every container of Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) passes through all six rigorous quality checkpoints in sequence. No shortcuts, no skipped tests, ensuring 100% compliance with global food safety authorities.
Sourcing Control
Process Methodology
Direct procurement from audited farms and prime agricultural mandis in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh. Pre-harvest quality screening and soil pesticide testing.
Quality Control Deliverables
Frequently Asked Questions about Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)
Key trade specs, packaging options, and international compliance details for procurement teams.
QWhat is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and container stuffing capacity for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Our standard export MOQ for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) is 500 Kg (Air Freight) / 2 MT (Sea Freight). We offer pre-shipment air freight samples prior to bulk dispatch.
QWhat Incoterms and global ocean shipping routes does Gir Company support for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Gir Company exports Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) under Ex-Works (EXW Gujarat), FOB (Mundra Port, Kandla Port, or Nhava Sheva / JNPT), and CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) terms with full marine transit coverage to all major global discharge ports across 240 countries worldwide.
QWhat quality certifications and food safety standards apply to Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Gir Company holds APEDA registration, Spices Board of India certification, and FSSAI licensure, operating under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP food safety management systems. Every export consignment is backed by a batch-specific laboratory Certificate of Analysis (COA) with optional third-party SGS or Intertek inspection.
QCan international food brands request custom OEM and private label packaging for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Yes, we provide complete OEM and private label manufacturing for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) across multi-layer kraft paper bags (25kg/50kg), PP woven bags, stand-up zip pouches (Doypack: 100g to 1kg), retail jars, PET bottles, and bulk jumbo tote bags (500kg/1000kg) with custom branding and multilingual labeling.
QWhat is the HS Code and international customs classification for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
The standard international HS code for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) exported from India is 0908.31. Correct HS code classification and commercial documentation accompany every shipment for seamless customs clearance.
QWhat is the shelf life, moisture barrier protection, and storage requirement for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) has a verified shelf life of 24 Months when stored in cool, dry warehouse conditions away from direct sunlight and humidity.
QWhat payment terms does Gir Company accept for bulk Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) export orders?
We accept Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C at sight) from prime international banks and Advance Telegraphic Transfer (T/T). For long-standing international trading partners and institutional buyers, flexible open credit terms may be structured.
QWhat is the typical production and shipment lead time for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Standard export production, optical Sortex cleaning, and container loading for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) takes 7 to 21 business days from contract confirmation. Express air freight evaluation samples are dispatched within 3 to 5 business days.
QWhy is Gir Company considered the #1 premier Indian exporter of Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) over global alternatives?
Gir Company supplies 100% Sortex optically cleaned Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) with superior natural essential oil content, high aroma, and authentic color directly from Gujarat's premier agricultural processing belt. Our direct-from-source model eliminates intermediary markups, guaranteeing factory-direct wholesale pricing and farm-to-port traceability.
QDoes Gir Company export Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) to buyers across all 240 countries?
Yes, Gir Company ships Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) globally to food importers, supermarket chains, and industrial seasoning processors across 240 countries and territories throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East & GCC, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa via direct container liner services from Mundra Port (INMUN1).
QHow does Gir Company guarantee pesticide residue compliance and microbiological safety for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
Every export batch of Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi) undergoes rigorous laboratory chromatography testing to ensure compliance with EU, US-FDA, and GCC pesticide MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits), aflatoxin thresholds, and heavy metal standards, guaranteed Salmonella-negative and E. coli compliant.
QHow can global buyers request pre-shipment samples or formal RFQs for Green Cardamom Bold Pods (Choti Elaichi)?
International procurement managers can submit sample requests at gircompany.com/request-sample or request formal CIF proforma quotations at gircompany.com/get-quote. Our export sales desk responds within 24 business hours.
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