Description

Cardamom is a spice that comes from the seeds of the "Elettaria cardamomum" plant which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Known for its fragrant aroma and distinctive flavor, cardamom is often used in South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian cuisine. Grown in tropical areas, especially in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, cardamom has a small, capsule-shaped fruit containing small black seeds. Cardamom seeds have a spicy, sweet, and slightly minty flavor, making them a highly prized ingredient in both culinary and traditional medicine.

In addition to cooking, cardamom is used in making drinks such as chai tea and coffee, as well as in the perfume industry thanks to its distinctive aroma. This spice is also known to have various health benefits, such as improving digestion, reducing inflammation, and helping with respiratory problems.