| Property | Specification |
| Common Name | Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi) |
| Scientific Name | Amomum subulatum |
| Appearance | Large, dark brown to black pods with rough texture |
| Size | 2 to 3 cm in length |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Shape | Oval, elongated pods with a wrinkled surface |
| Seeds | Small, dark brown seeds inside the pods |
| Aroma | Smoky, aromatic, and slightly pungent |
| Moisture Content | 8% to 10% |
| Volatile Oil Content | 2% to 5% |
| Essential Oil | Contains cineole, pinene, and other compounds |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight |
| Shelf Life | 1 to 2 years (if stored properly) |
| Uses | Used in cooking, especially in savory dishes, curries, and spice blends |
| Processing Forms | Whole pods, powdered form |