CARDAMOM
Cardamom is a spice that originated in Asia. Today, It is regarded as the queen of spices and is one of the most expensive spices, ranking third, the first and second being saffron and vanilla, respectively.
It is believed that the cultivation of cardamom began in the tropical and humid climate in Sri Lanka. In botanical terms, it belongs to the family of Zingiberaceae and its scientific name is Elettaria cardamomum. There are two main types or subspecies of cardamom.
Their scientific names are Elettaria, a green or true cardamom, and Amomum, which stands for black, white, or red. Cardamom was traditionally considered as an herb and was one of the ingredients in ancient Sinhala Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine.
CARDAMOM
Nutrition Table
Saturated Fatty Acid
Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Energy
Fat
Protein
Sugar
Sodium
– 0.5%
– 50.5%
– 26.5g / 100g
– 267.9 kcal / 100g
– 3.5%
– 8.6%
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– 46mg / kg
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
PACKAGING QUANTITIES
FAMILY
BOTANICAL NAME
COMMON NAME
–ZINGIBERACEAE / GINGER
–ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM
–CARDAMOM
Adult reference intake per each 1g of portion of turmeric powder contains :
Energy
12.55 kj
3.00 kcal
<1%
Fat
0.04g
<1%
Saturates
0.01g
<1%
Sugar
0.01g
<1%
Salt
0.00g
<1%
Typical values per 100g:
Energy 300.00 kcal 1255.20 kj
HEALTH BENEFITS
Turmeric herb is one of the top nutrients in the world. There’s a reason it’s been used throughout history by some of the most effective healthcare providers in the world.
Twelve of the best turmeric benefits include:
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May slow or prevent blood clots
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Reduces depression symptoms
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Fights inflammation
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Boosts skin health
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May outperform common arthritis drug
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Could treat or prevent certain cancers
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May help manage diabetes
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Combats obesity
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Supports management of inflammatory bowel disease
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May regulate cholesterol
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May work as a natural pain reliever
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Aids in detoxification