GREEN CARDAMOM: 6MM-12MM
SPECIFICATIONS : 1. Grading & Size Specifications Green cardamom is primarily graded by pod diameter (measured via sieves), color, and physical soundness.
8mm+ (Jumbo / Super Bold):
Premium, extra-large whole pods; vibrant deep green color. Highest market value.
7.5mm – 8mm (Bold / Extra Bold): High-grade pods, widely preferred for retail export.
7mm – 7.5mm (Medium Bold / AGB Grade): Standard commercial grade for domestic and international markets.
6mm – 7mm (Small / Light): Medium-to-small pods, often used in food processing, masalas, or tea blends.
BLACK PEPPER:
1. Density & Commercial Grading Black pepper trade is primarily priced and classified by Bulk Density / Grams per Liter (GL) and physical processing stage:
500 GL: Standard commercial/entry-level grade; primarily used for processing, grinding, or low-cost bulk blends.
550 GL: The standard international export grade (widely accepted trade baseline).
570 GL – 600 GL+: Premium heavy-density peppercorns rich in essential oils and piperine.
ASTA Grade: Cleaned and treated to meet American Spice Trade Association purity and sanitation benchmarks.
Garbled (MG1 / TGEB / TGSEB): Machine-sorted and cleaned whole berries. TGSEB (Garbled Special Extra Bold) represents the largest premium berries (4.75 mm+).
Ungarbled (UG1): Raw, uncleaned, unassorted harvested pepper berries.