Green Cardamom Grades & Specifications — AGEB, AGB, AGS

Emperor Spices supplies export-grade green cardamom across the full quality spectrum, so buyers can match grade to application and budget. Each lot is graded by pod size, oil content and colour, and is available with supporting specification documentation for import and quality-control teams.

• AGEB (Extra Bold) — 8mm and above, 7–8% volatile oil; premium retail and gifting.
• AGB (Bold) — 7–8mm pods, 6–7% oil; the workhorse grade for most importers.
• AGS (Small) — 6–7mm pods, 5–6% oil; ideal for processing and blending.
• Cardamom seeds and powder — for extraction, bakery and spice-blend manufacturers.

Selecting the right grade is about more than pod size. Oil content drives aroma intensity and shelf appeal, while colour and moisture affect presentation and storage life. Our grading is consistent lot to lot, which lets buyers standardise their own recipes, packaging and pricing without surprises.

Below you will find detailed grade comparisons, the full product range and our packaging options — including bulk and private-label formats — to help you specify exactly what you need.