Green Cardamom

Questions & Answers for Green Cardamom

What are the drying processes used for elaichi?

Fresh elaichies are typically air dried, sun dried or machine dried and ground to make elaichi powder or used as a whole in various dishes.

What are elaichi used for?

Elaichi is used as a spice in various dishes. Apart from this, it is used in various Ayurvedic medicines, mouth fresheners, pan masalas, etc.

How much does elaichi cost in India?

You can purchase elaichi at a minimum price of Rs 500-1000 per kilogram. The price increases as per the variety, quality, packaging type, etc. 

How long does elaichi last?

Elaichi has a very long shelf life if stored properly. It has a shelf life of 2 to 3 years for whole dried pods and 1 to 2 years for ground powder. 

What are the varieties of elaichi available in the market?

There are 3 varieties of elaichi- white elaichi, black elaichi, and green elaichi.

What are the packaging types of available for elaichi?

Elaichi is made available in various packaging types like plastic packets, plastic boxes, paper boxes, plastic pouches, etc.

At what best price green cardamom is sold in the market?

Green cardamom is sold at the best price of Rs 395 per gm. in the market and this ranges up to Rs 2550 per Kg as per quality in many regions of India.

What is the lowest rate of green cardamom in the market?

The rate of green cardamom varies based on its quality. The lowest price of green cardamom in India is approximately Rs 1300 per Kg.

What are the packaging types and sizes of green cardamom available in the market?

The packaging types and packaging sizes of green cardamom are as follows:

Packaging Type	Packaging Size
Plastic pouch	50 grams
Plastic packet	100 grams to 1Kg
Plastic box	200 grams to 1 Kg
Paper box	250 grams to 1 Kg
Jute bag	500 grams to 1 Kg