Sugared Cardamom Seeds

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Among the rarest and most precious spices, green cardamom seeds are candied following the old Genoese tradition. A thin sugar coating encloses and preserves their intense, balsamic aroma, enhancing their fresh, elegant, nuanced character.

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Dietary Requirements

Gluten-Free
Lactose-Free

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and sources of heat. After opening, reseal the package carefully.

The Special Ingredient

Green Cardamom Seeds

With an intense, balsamic fragrance, they release fresh eucalyptus and citrus notes, followed by a delicate minty finish.

Full Ingredient List

Sugar, cardamom, thickener: gum arabic. colourants: plant extracts: (radish concentrate, lemon, blackcurrant). May contain nuts.

Nutritional Information

Calories 432 Kcal/1822 kj, Fat 9 g of which saturated fatty acids 0.9 g, Carbohydrates 80 g of which sugars 73 g, Proteins 4 g, Sodium 0.01 g.

THE ARTISAN PROCESS

Worked in the tradition of the old copper basins, green cardamom seeds are sugar-coated in small batches, given how precious they are. The confectioner tends them patiently through a slow rotation, adding the sugar syrup a little at a time and carefully adjusting every step.

FAQ

Why is cardamom so precious?

Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world after saffron and vanilla; legend has it that it was once grown in the hanging gardens of Babylon. Harvesting is entirely by hand, yields are low, and global demand outstrips supply.

What do cardamom seeds taste like?

An explosion of flavours: sweet at first, then a balsamic aroma emerges with fresh notes of eucalyptus and lemon, finishing with a minty aftertaste.

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