white cardamom (java cardamom)

1. General Product Information Product Name: White Cardamom / Java Cardamom Scientific Name: Amomum compactum Soland ex Maton (Wurfbainia compacta) Origin: Indonesia (specify province/region if possible, e.g., West Java, North Sumatra) Form: Whole Pods Drying Method: Sun Dried or Mechanical Dried – Sun Dried is more common for Indonesian white cardamom. Quality/Grade: (e.g., Premium Grade A, Standard Grade B) – You can determine this based on the overall quality of your product. 2. Physical Characteristics Color: Whitish yellow to light brown (Brownish White/Light Brown) – It's important to emphasize that this is the natural color, not a result of bleaching. Size (Length): Generally 2-5 cm (or specify diameter: 6mm, 8mm, etc.) Shape: Round to Oval Shape Shell: Strong, firm, not easily broken, and free from abnormal white spots (e.g., mold). Seeds: Black seeds, intact, strongly aromatic, and pungent (agreeable aromatic & pungent). Texture: Dry and not soft/mushy.