Cardamom Green Pods
Also Known As: Cardamon
Origin: Guatemala
Ingredients: Cardamom Green Pods
Taste and Aroma: Warm, lemony, sweet and fresh.
Uses: Curries, bread, meat loaf, coffee flavoring, potatoes and fish.
Substitutes: Black Cardamom Pods, Cardamom Seeds or Cardamom Ground
Fun Fact: Cardamom is the second most expensive spice behind only Saffron.
Health Values:
-Cardamom has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties
-May aid in digestion by stimulating digestion and reducing gas and acid
-May be beneficial to the urinary track by cleansing the kidneys
-The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that it was an aphrodisiac and added it to their love potions
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