Cardamom Oil (FCC)

Product Name: Cardamom Essential Oil — FCC Grade (Food Chemicals Codex / Indian Green Cardamom Choti Elaichi Seed Oil)

Botanical Name: Elettaria cardamomum

Plant Family: Zingiberaceae

CAS Number: 8000-66-6 / 85940-32-5

EINECS / EC Number: 288-922-1

FEMA Number: 2241

FDA Reference: 21 CFR 182.20 (GRAS — Generally Recognized as Safe)

Quality Standard: Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) Compliant

Plant Part Used: Dried Ripe Seeds (from Indian Green Cardamom Pods)

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Origin: India (Kerala / Karnataka / Tamil Nadu / Distilled & Supplied from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

Cardamom Essential Oil (FCC Grade) is a 100% pure, food- and flavor-grade botanical essential oil steam-distilled from the dried ripe seeds of Indian green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) and standardized to meet strict Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) specifications. Naturally rich in alpha-terpinyl acetate and 1,8-cineole, it delivers an intensely aromatic, sweet-spicy, warming bouquet uniting crisp eucalyptus-citrus top notes with delicate floral-herbal nuances and creamy woody-balsamic depth. Certified for food, beverage, confectionery, oral care, pharmaceutical, and fine fragrance formulations, it offers exceptional batch-to-batch purity and organoleptic consistency.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical, Chemical & FCC Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by Indian Malabar/Mysore cultivar, pod maturity, and distillation parameters)

• Monoterpene Esters (Primary Sweet-Spicy Flavor Markers): Alpha-terpinyl acetate (34%–48%), Linalyl acetate (1%–6%), Geranyl acetate, Neryl acetate

• Oxides (Crisp Aromatic Lift): 1,8-Cineole / Eucalyptol (25%–36%)

• Monoterpene Alcohols & Hydrocarbons: Linalool (2%–8%), Sabinene, Limonene, Alpha-terpineol, Geraniol, Nerol, Beta-myrcene, Alpha-pinene

Applications & Blending

• Food, Beverage & Confectionery (FCC Grade): Widely used in gourmet chai & tea blends, specialty coffee flavorings, bakery items, chocolates, sweets (mithai), ice creams, liqueurs, and savory spice extracts.

• Oral Care, Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals: Incorporated into herbal toothpastes, mouthwashes, breath-freshening drops, digestive tonics, and Ayurvedic formulations.

• Fine Perfumery & Cosmetics: Also prized by perfumers seeking high-purity, clean-fraction green cardamom for oriental, woody, oud-rose, fougère, gourmand, and traditional Indian attar compositions.

• Blends Well With: Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, Nutmeg, Ginger, Black Pepper, Fennel, Aniseed, Peppermint, Spearmint, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Rose Otto, Sandalwood Oil, Oud (Agarwood), and Vanilla.

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) Grade, FEMA 2241, GRAS (21 CFR 182.20), Non-GMO, Allergen-Free (Food Allergen Free), Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to FCC Monograph & IFRA Standards (Certificate of Analysis with FCC test parameters, GC-MS Report, SDS, Food-Grade Declaration, and IFRA documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed food-grade amber glass, stainless steel, or lacquer-lined aluminum containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 24 to 36 months under recommended storage conditions.

• Available Pack Sizes: 10 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.