Kalustyan Cardamom Whole

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name

Cardamom

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Plant Origin

Food Ingredients Functions

Spice

Country of Origin

Guatemala

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Spices, Herbs & Seasonings

Ingredient Statement

Cardamom 100%.

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Non-GMO,

Organic,

Plant-Based,

Sustainable,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Food Ingredients Features

High Quality

Applications & Uses

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Applications

Food & Nutrition — Food

Savory & Culinary

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Odor

Pleasant aromatic odor

Flavor

Lightly aromatic taste

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content	max. 8	%	ASTA 3.0
Moisture	max. 11	%	ASTA 2.1
Volatile Oil	min. 0.03	ml/100g	ASTA 5.0

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Humidity	55	%	-
Storage Temperature	50 - 70	°F	-

Typical Mineral Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Content	383	mg/100 g	-
Copper Content	0.383	mg/100 g	-
Iron Content	13.97	mg/100 g	-
Magnesium Content	229	mg/100 g	-
Manganese Content	28	mg/100 g	-
Phosphorus Content	178	mg/100 g	-
Potassium Content	1119	mg/100 g	-
Sodium Content	18	mg/100 g	-
Zinc Content	7.47	mg/100 g	-

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total trans)	0	g/100 g	-

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Coliform	max. 100	cfu/g	AOAC 991.14
E.coli	max. 3	MPN/g	FDA BAM Chapter 4
Salmonella	Negative	per 2 x 375 grams	eq. FDA BAM Chapter 5
Total Plate Count	max. 25,000	cfu/g	AOAC 990.12
Yeast & Molds	max. 400	cfu/g	AOAC 997.02

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Added Sugar Content	0	g/100 g	-
Carbohydrate Content	68.47	g/100 g	-
Cholesterol Content	0	mg/100 g	-
Energy	1303	kJ/100 g	-
Fiber (total dietary)	28	g/100 g	-
Phytosterols Content	46	mg/100 g	-
Protein Content	10.76	g/100 g	-
Total Lipid Content	6.7	g/100 g	-
Water Content	8.28	g/100 g	-

Fatty Acid Composition - Unsaturated

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated)	0.87	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 16:1 undifferentiated)	0.02	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total monounsaturated, 18:1 undifferentiated)	0.85	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated)	0.43	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 18:2 undifferentiated)	0.31	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total polyunsaturated, 18:3 undifferentiated)	0.12	g/100 g	-

Fatty Acid Composition - Saturated

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Fatty acids (total saturated)	0.68	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total saturated, 10:00)	0	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total saturated, 12:00)	0	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total saturated, 14:00)	0.03	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total saturated, 16:00)	0.57	g/100 g	-
Fatty acids (total saturated, 18:00)	0.06	g/100 g	-

Typical Vitamin Profile

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Niacin Content	1.102	mg/100 g	-
Retinol Content	0	μg/100 g	-
Riboflavin Content	0.182	mg/100 g	-
Thiamin Content	0.198	mg/100 g	-
Vitamin A	0	IU/100 g	-
Vitamin A (RAE)	0	μg/100 g	-
Vitamin B-12	0	μg/100 g	-
Vitamin B-6	0.23	mg/100 g	-
Vitamin C (total ascorbic acid)	21	mg/100 g	-
Vitamin D	0	IU/100 g	-
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0	μg/100 g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),

GFSI Certified,

GMP,

Halal,

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),

Kosher,

Non-GMO Project Verified,

Organic Certified,

SEDEX Approved,

USDA Organic,

Vegan

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Cartons

Packaging

Packed in 50-pound box/bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

1 Year

Method of Sterilization

Irradiated

Storage Condition

Store in a cool dry place.