Ingredient

Ground Cardamom

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Cardamom is used as a flavoring agent in both sweet and savory dishes. It …

What it is

Ground cardamom is a spice made from the dried seeds of several plants in the ginger family. The seeds are typically dried and then ground into a powder. It has a strong, slightly sweet, and aromatic flavor with notes of citrus and mint.

Why it's used

Cardamom is used as a flavoring agent in both sweet and savory dishes. It is common in baked goods, desserts, curries, and spice blends. Manufacturers use it to add a warm, exotic aroma and taste to food products.

Health notes

Cardamom is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food flavoring. It is not typically associated with adverse health effects when consumed in amounts found in food. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated cardamom and other spices. Evidence for specific health benefits or risks at typical dietary intake levels is limited and often based on traditional uses or preliminary studies.

Allergen info

Cardamom is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Ground Cardamom

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H L Foods Ltd Tomato & Cumin Spice & Sauce Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 40kcal 0.8Protein 1.6Fat 6.4Carbs Alpina Productos Alimenticios Alpina, Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Vanilla Bean, Vanilla Bean Yogurt 112kcal 8.2Protein 2.6Fat 15.3Carbs

Whirlybird Granola Granola, Original Cereal 455kcal 9.1Protein 18.2Fat 66.7Carbs Trickling Springs Creamery, LLC Ice Cream Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 248kcal 2.6Protein 15.0Fat 26.6Carbs Safeway, Inc. Chicken Tikka Masala Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 115kcal 6.1Protein 2.9Fat 16.4Carbs Two Door Garage Organic Dark Chocolate & Chai Spices Chococrunch Bites, Dark Chocolate & Chai Spices Chocolate High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 467kcal 6.7Protein 30Fat 60Carbs

Whole Foods Market, Inc. Medium Shawarma Marinade, Medium Shawarma Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs The Perfect Bite Company Spiced Chai Sugar Cookie Dough Frozen Bread & Dough 429kcal 4.8Protein 23.8Fat 52.4Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Cardamom Orange Brioche Tree Rolls, Cardamom Orange Breads & Buns High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 338kcal 9.1Protein 15.6Fat 39.0Carbs Whirlybird Granola Granola, Vanilla Berry Cereal 455kcal 12.1Protein 18.2Fat 63.6Carbs Food Markets Northwest, Inc. Orange Cardamom Ice Cream, Orange Cardamom Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 248kcal 2.6Protein 16.8Fat 19.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Indian Tikka Masala Seasoning Herbs & Spices 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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