CARDAMOM OIL

The name cardamom is used for herbs within two genera of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, namely Elettaria and Amomum. Whole Cardamom is collected directly from the farmers and the seeds are distilled to produce essential oil.

Uses

Cardamom seed oil is used as a flavouring agent in both food and drink, as cooking spices and as a medicine also due to its herbal properties.

Details

• Country of Origin : India
• Color & Odor : colorless to pale yellow clear liquid with spicy odor
• Solubility : Soluble in alcohol, slightly soluble in water
• Specific Gravity : 0.923-0.941 @ 20C
• Optical Rotation : (+24°0’)-(+41) °@ 20C
• Refractive Index : 1.462-1.467 @ 20C
• Flash Point : 138.00 °F
• Extraction Method : steam distillation