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Cardamom
Camphor, zesty, aromatic, coniferous.
A non-conventional Cardamom extract profile.
The presence of green pods enhances the Ginger characteristics.
CARDAMOM ABS brings spicy, warm and sweet notes in fine fragrances. In perfumery, Cardamom seeds are traditionally processed into essential oil and absolute.
It can be used in blend with an essential oil to bring a fresh and spicy lasting effect. Suitable for tea note.
A primary extraction with a volatile solvent on fresh or dry biomass yields to a Concrete or Resinoid.
The Absolute is obtained via a second purification step in the process.
Extracted part: seeds and pods.
From Guatemala the majority of the Cardamom export of seeds is for the Middle East - Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest import market for cardamom. In India, the majority of cultivated volumes are for local market and is featured heavily in curries, pickles, custards and spice blends such as garam masala in India, and is also chewed as a nut.
Guatemala
Guatemala, the biggest producer of cardamom in the world, offers beans of the the highest quality. In Guatemala, communities are at the heart of crop production. In fact, more than 350,000 Guatemalan families cultivate this spice. To avoid intermediates. dsm-firmenich purchases cardamom in Guatemala from its joint venture and partners, whom purchase and distill entire crops, including high-grade quality seeds normally reserved for the spice market. Our partners are dedicated to sustainable production, offering 100% traceable products, while supporting communities at source and actively tackling environment challenges.