Tsaoko Cardamom Amomum tsao-ko
Tsaoko cardamom (Amomum tsao-ko), known as Cao Guo in Chinese, is a robust and aromatic spice essential to Sichuan and Yunnan braised dishes, hot pot bases, and complex spice blends.
Larger and more pungent than green cardamom, our Grade A tsaoko pods (2–3 cm) are harvested at peak maturity, carefully dried to preserve their smoky, camphoraceous aroma, and sorted at our Bozhou facility.
Each batch undergoes volatile oil profiling, heavy metal screening, and pesticide residue testing under EU MRL and FDA standards with a COA provided.
Primary applications include food manufacturing (hot pot seasoning, braised meat spice packs, five-spice blends), food service, and natural flavor extraction.
As a direct factory exporter, we supply whole pods and ground powder, support bulk packaging and custom blends, and accept flexible order quantities from trial batches to full containers.
Specifications are provided in English as the international trade standard.
| Moisture | <13% |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
| Volatile Oil | ≥2.0% (1,8-cineole) |
| Ash Content | <5% |
| Heavy Metals | Compliant with EU MRL & FDA limits |
| Storage | Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
| Origin | China |
| Value-Added Service | Custom Grinding & Milling available upon request |
| Certifications | GMP · ISO 22000 · FDA Registered |
| Quality Control | COA with every shipment (heavy metals, pesticide residues tested) |
| Sample Policy | Free samples available — buyer covers shipping |
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