Dried, whole cardamom seeds without seed shells. The dark, aromatic cardamom seeds can be used whole,
finely ground or crushed in a mortar as desired. With their intensely spicy flavour, they are components of many popular Christmas bakes. Cardamom is suitable for a wide variety of sweet bakes and desserts and is appreciated as a component of many curry mixes. Overall, it conjures up a hint of the Arabian Nights in any kitchen. Thus, there is hardly any oriental mocha that can do without this spice. Cardamom is also popular in the north: The Swedes love it all year round in many sweet bakes, especially their famous cinnamon buns.