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General Description Cardamom is the ground seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family known as Elettaria cardamomum. The seeds are found in oval-shaped fruit pods that are between 1/4- and 1-inch long. |
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| Geographical Sources |
Cardamom comes from India and Guatemala. |
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| Traditional Ethnic Uses |
In India Cardamom is traditionally used in curry blends, and in Scandinavian countries it is commonly added to breads; however, most of the world's Cardamom crop is used in Arabic countries as a flavoring for coffee. | |||||||||
| Taste and Aroma Description |
Cardamom has an intense, pungent, sweet flavor. |
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| History/Region of Origin | As early as the 4th century BC Cardamom was used in India as a medicinal herb. Greeks and Romans imported it as a digestive aid. In Sweden it has become a more popular spice than cinnamon. |
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| Storage Tips |
Store in cool, dark, dry places.
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| A Few Ideas to Get You Started |
A small amount of Cardamom will add a tempting flavor to coffee cake, Danish pastry, specialty breads, and apple pie. Try Cardamom the Arabic way and add a little to your ground coffee before brewing, then sweeten and top with cream. |
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