Cardamom GroundAlso Known As: CardamonOrigin: GuatemalaIngredients: CardamomTaste and Aroma: Warm, lemony, sweet and fresh.Uses: Curries, bread and coffee flavoring.Substitutes:Cardamom Seeds, Black Cardamom Pods, Cardamom Green Pods or Mahlab Seeds WholeFun Fact: Cardamom is the second most expensive spice behind only Saffron.Health Values: -Cardamom has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties-May aid in digestion by stimulating digestion and reducing gas and acid-May be beneficial to the urinary track by cleansing the kidneys-The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that it was an aphrodisiac and added it to their love potionsThis information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
