The Art of Buying the Right Cardamom
Cardamom is called the ‘ Queen of Spices ’, and with plenty of good reason. But there’s more to cardamom than just adding flavour and taste to various cuisines, delicacies and desserts. This God-given condiment also has excellent medicinal properties and may help manage several kinds of ailments and medical conditions. When so much is riding on it, there’s all the more reason to ensure that the quality of the cardamom you’re purchasing is above board. But does that mean there are poor, inferior or even spurious qualities in cardamom? Spurious unl i kely, because cardamom is natural and not man-made; but there are definite levels and grades when it comes to quality. As a discerning buyer and someone concerned for your family’s health and well being, here’s what you should know when it comes to buying cardamom. Aroma and Flavour Cardamom doesn’t generally spoil, but it can lose its potency — which is its aroma and flavour. Once the potency is lost, it’s more or less useless as it c...