The most expensive spice in the world, 2 million VND/kg, is grown abundantly in Vietnam

Published 2024년 11월 30일

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The article explores the benefits and commercial significance of cardamom, often referred to as the "Queen of Spices" and the world's third most expensive spice. Originating from the Amomum Repens Sonner plant, this herb is cultivated in regions like Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos, known for its anticancer, diuretic, and blood pressure-lowering properties. Regular consumption of cardamom is shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, supporting digestive and cardiovascular health. In 2023, Vietnam achieved notable export success, sending 3,551 tons of cardamom to countries such as the Netherlands, China, and the US, generating a revenue of 27.4 million USD, with the global spice export market expected to reach a value of 2 billion USD by 2025.
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This spice is known as the "Queen of Spices", the third most expensive spice in the world. One kilogram of the spice can retail for $90 (about 2 million VND) The cardamom tree (also known as white cardamom, cardamom, cardamom belt) has the scientific name Amomum Repens Sonner - belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a wild herb that grows in nature, cardamom is widely grown in some countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, ... In Vietnam, the tree grows in high mountains, cool climates such as Lao Cai, Cao Bang, ... This tree is about 2-3m tall, perennial. The roots grow creeping, the leaves grow in 2 rows. The inflorescence grows into a flower, the flowers are white. The flowers and fruits of cardamom are the parts used as medicinal herbs. In which, the fruit is harvested from trees that are at least 3 years old or older at the stage of changing from green to yellow, the appropriate harvest time is autumn. After harvesting, dry them in the shade and store them in a cool, ...

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