Cardamom (Guatemalan)

Short answer

Cardamom (Guatemalan) (Elettaria cardamomum) is a spicy material from Guatemala, produced by steam distillation from bark, buds, fruits or rhizome. It is in stock at €285 per kg with a minimum order of 1 kg, and every batch is GC/MS screened and shipped with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet.

About Cardamom (Guatemalan)

Seeds steam-distilled. Sweet, spicy, slightly floral. The finest grade. Used in luxury perfumery & flavor.

Specification

Specification	Value
Botanical name	Elettaria cardamomum
INCI / labelling name	Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Material type	Spicy
Extraction method	Steam distillation from bark, buds, fruits or rhizome
Plant part	Bark / buds / fruit / rhizome
Origin	Guatemala
Perfume note position	Top, Heart
Typical constituents	1,8-Cineole, Limonene, Alpha-terpinyl acetate, Beta-caryophyllene
Solubility	Soluble in alcohol and oils; sparingly soluble in water
Shelf life	36 months unopened, 24 months after opening
Storage	Store upright in the original sealed container, away from light, heat and air. Recommended 15-25 C.
Price from	€285.00 / kg
Minimum order quantity	1 kg

Typical applications

✓Perfumery
✓Aromatherapy
✓Diffuser blends
✓Food flavouring
✓Cosmetics

Batch-specific values such as assay, density, refractive index, optical rotation and the full GC/MS chromatogram are issued with the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive. The values on this page are the standard profile for this material.

Pricing

€285.00/kg

Minimum order 1 kg · lead time 7-14 days

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Questions about this material

What is the minimum order quantity for Cardamom (Guatemalan)?

1 kg. Smaller volumes are available as samples, typically 5-10 ml, so you can evaluate the material before ordering. Full drums are 5 L and larger.

How is Cardamom (Guatemalan) tested?

Every batch is screened by GC/MS to confirm botanical identity and composition, and ships with a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet showing the lot-specific result.

What documentation accompanies a Cardamom (Guatemalan) order?

The batch certificate of analysis, the safety data sheet, the IFRA conformity statement for your product category, and lot traceability back to the distiller and origin.