Process

Cardamom processing

• Cardamom is a valuable spice that is obtained from the seeds of a perennial plant (Elettaria cardamomum).After plucking Cardamom must be dried before they are packed. Cardamom processing is a major part before they are packed for the customers. Attention to picking, quality and grading make Mahalakshmi Spices leading cardamom suppliers In Kerala and cardamom wholesalers In Idukki.
• Fresh cardamoms are washed in separate containers before processing.After being washed they are dumped into large dryers for procesing.In these dryers cardamom is maintained in different temperatures starting from 45 degree to a maximum of 80 degrees.
• This process is done inorder to remove the water content in the cardamom.This process takes almost 15 to 18 hours.After 18 hours they are taken out from the dryers and are transferred into another machine.
• This machine removes the dust from the cardamom.After removing the dust,cardamom is put into grading machine to separate it based on their sizes.After grading they are cleaned with help of colour sorting machine to enhance its appearance. Mahalakshmi Spices has end-to-end expertise in all aspects related to cardamom processing and hence, we are acknowledged as the leading cardamom suppliers In Idukki.
• This machine separates yellow colour and dull colour pods one side and green colour pods on another side.Another round of cleaning is done with the help of man power to enhance more quality. After hand picking they are packed and delivered for our customers. Whether you are looking to buy cardamom online or for spices exporters In Kerala, we are always there for you.

Pepper processing

• After plucking pepper should also under the sun. They under go the drying process before packing.Pepper is dumped into large dryers for processing.They are maintained at different temperature ranges starting from 38 degree till 50 degrees. This process takes almost 3 to 5 hours.After the process they are packed for customers. As the best spices suppliers In Idukki, our pepper is renowned for taste and quality.