INDONESIAN WHITE CARDAMOM ORIGIN JAVA

RUMAH REMPAH INDONESIA

Quality and safety standards

• Flavor and odor: Must be free from foreign odors, mustiness, or rancidity.
• Contaminants: Free from mold, living or dead insects, insect fragments, and rodent contamination.
• Purity: Free from added coloring matter and other harmful substances.
• Moisture content: Must be within the specified limits for dried products, though exact percentages will vary based on the specific grade.
• Ash content: Must meet the relevant standards for ash content.
• Volatile oil content: Must meet the specified levels.
• Extraneous matter: Must be minimal and within the accepted limits for extraneous matter.

Product definition and characteristics

• Product type: The product should be defined as dry and/or dehydrated, whole capsules or seeds of Amomum kravanh (white cardamom).
• Physical characteristics: Oval, ribbed pods are typical for this spice.
• Grading: Grading may be based on size (e.g., diameter) and appearance (e.g., color).
• Scientific name: While the general name is mandatory, the scientific name may be optional for labeling.

Labeling and packaging

• Labeling: Must include essential information such as product name, grade, weight, country of origin, and date of packing.
• Customization: Packaging type, weight, and specific labeling can often be customized to meet specific market and customer requirements.
• Compliance: Labeling must comply with both international and Chinese customs and market regulations.