Description of Cardamom Oil

Steam distilled from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, Cardamom Oil has a penetratingly camphoraceous aroma. Widely used in both the flavor and fragrance industry, this warm oil has a powerful spicy flavor that can be blended into a variety of different products, making it a highly popular addition to Chai tea, Indian curry powder, and Scandinvavian baked goods. In perfumery, the oil imparts a sweet spiciness that becomes increasingly woody and balsamic over time, lending itself to many different fine fragrances.

Aroma & Flavor of Cardamom Oil

Heavily camphoraceous, with a powerful sweet and spicy aroma that blends well with many other ingredients.

Botanical Name of Cardamom Oil

Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton

Appearance of Cardamom Oil

PALE YELLOW LIQUID

EXTRACTION method of Cardamom Oil

steam distillation

Physical Properties of Cardamom Oil

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Refractive Index of Cardamom Oil

1.4620 - 1.4660 @ 20^C

Specific Gravity of Cardamom Oil

0.9170 - 0.9470 @ 25^C