Cardamom SFE
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Latin name :
Elettaria cardamomum (L) Maton
Botanical profile :
Cardamom comes from various species of the Zingiberaceae family and the genus Elettaria.
Geographic origin :
Originally from South East Asia, cardamom is produced in India (historical producer), Guatemala (main producer by volume- Approx. 90% of the market), Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia
Chemotypes :
There are two main varieties of Elettaria cardamomum:
Elettaria cardamomum var major.
Elettaria cardamomum var minor.
These varieties are mainly distinguished by the size of their fruits. However, these two varieties are interfertile, therefore, time and conditions of culture allowed the multiplication of cardamom varieties (to the detriment of fruit production yield).
The name ''cardamom '' is also attributed to many varieties of the genus Amomum, although this appellation is not correct from a botanical point of view.
Guatemalan cardamom is more minty and peppery while the Sri Lanka cardamom is more citral-citronella.
Elettaria cardamomum var major.
Elettaria cardamomum var minor.
These varieties are mainly distinguished by the size of their fruits. However, these two varieties are interfertile, therefore, time and conditions of culture allowed the multiplication of cardamom varieties (to the detriment of fruit production yield).
The name ''cardamom '' is also attributed to many varieties of the genus Amomum, although this appellation is not correct from a botanical point of view.
Guatemalan cardamom is more minty and peppery while the Sri Lanka cardamom is more citral-citronella.
Extraction process :
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Major Components :
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- Uses in perfumery :
- Data not available.
- Other comments :
- Data not available.
- Volatility :
- NON TROUVE_
- Appearance :
- Yellow to brown green liquid
- Stability :
- Price Range :
- Donnée indisponible.
- Aromatherapy :
Informations provided below are taken from reference works in aromatherapy. They are given for information purposes only and can not constitute medical information, nor engage the responsibility of ScenTree.
Data not available.
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- EINECS number :
- 288-922-1
- FEMA number :
- 2240
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
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