'queen of spices' is probably found in every household in India। Abroad too, cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum Maton) found its way long back। Today, cardamom is exported to foreign countries in different grades - 'Alleppey Green Extra Bold' (AGEB), 'Alleppey Green Bold' (AGB) and 'Alleppey Green Superior' (AGS)। All these grades have tremendous standing amongst the buyers. Middle East, specially cannot do without Indian cardamoms since it is used daily to prepare a strong coffee. In India, it has multi-utility. It is used to flavour food, eaten as a breath freshner, added to tea and coffee to enhance its taste. Also, its oil is used in toothpaste, perfumes, food preparations and medicines. In Kerala, it is grown on the shady slopes of Western Ghats
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