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Country Of Origin : Morocco Ing : Black cardamoms General Description Cardamom is the ground seed of a tropical fruit in the ginger family known as Elettaria cardamomum. The seeds are found in ovalshaped fruit pods that are between 1/4 and 1inch long. Geographical Sources Cardamom comes from India, Guatemala, and Ceylon. Traditional Ethnic Uses In India Cardamom is traditionally used in curry blends, and in Scandinavian countries it is commonly added to breads; however, most of the worlds Cardamom crop is used in Arabic countries as a flavoring for coffee. Taste and Aroma Cardamom has an intense, pungent, sweet flavor. History/Region of Origin As early as the 4th century BC Cardamom was used in India as a medicinal herb. Greeks and Romans imported it as a digestive aid. In Sweden it has become a more popular spice than cinnamon.
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