The quality of cardamom can be observed physically from the moisture content (should be less than 10%), oil content (6.6% - 10%), capsule size, color, aroma, and taste. There should not be any deformation and infections also.
- The moisture content of not more than 10%
- Oil content between 6.6% to 10%
- Size of the capsules
- Color of the capsules (for green and red, color should be bright and shiny in appearance)
- Aroma and taste of the cardamom capsule (should be fresh in aroma and free of including rancidity and mustiness)
- Free of deformation and infections. Cardamom capsules and seeds shall also be free from visible moulds and insect infestation