Java White Cardamom
Kapulaga
Amomum compactum
🌏 EXPORT READY · Ready for International BuyersKapulaga Jawa (Amomum compactum) — white cardamom khas Indonesia. Indonesia adalah produsen utama dunia untuk varietas ini, beda dari green cardamom India. Banyak diminati industri jamu, F&B, parfum, dan pasar Timur Tengah.
Java White Cardamom (Amomum compactum) — Indonesia's signature cardamom variety. Indonesia is the world's primary producer of this distinct white cardamom (different from Indian green cardamom). Highly sought after for jamu, F&B, perfumery, and Middle Eastern markets.
Tentang Kapulaga
About Java White Cardamom
Kapulaga (Amomum compactum), atau Java White Cardamom, adalah salah satu rempah aromatik paling khas Indonesia. Berbeda dengan green cardamom India (Elettaria cardamomum) yang lebih umum di pasar dunia, kapulaga Jawa punya pod berbentuk bulat-oval dengan warna putih krem dan aroma manis-pedas yang lebih lembut. Indonesia adalah produsen utama dunia untuk varietas ini, dengan sentra produksi di Jawa Barat (Sukabumi, Garut, Cianjur), Jawa Tengah, dan Lampung. Tanaman ini tumbuh di bawah naungan pohon kebun campuran — sebuah model agroforestri yang ramah lingkungan dan mendukung biodiversitas.
Kapulaga (Amomum compactum), or Java White Cardamom, is one of Indonesia's most distinctive aromatic spices. Unlike the more common Indian green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Java cardamom features round-oval pods with creamy-white color and a softer, sweet-spicy aroma. Indonesia is the world's primary producer of this variety, with production hubs in West Java (Sukabumi, Garut, Cianjur), Central Java, and Lampung. The plant grows under the canopy of mixed gardens — an agroforestry model that is environmentally friendly and supports biodiversity.
Asal Bahan Baku & Musim Panen
Origin & Harvest Season
Daerah Asal · Origin Regions
Jawa Barat (Sukabumi, Garut, Cianjur), Jawa Tengah, Lampung
West Java (Sukabumi, Garut, Cianjur), Central Java, Lampung
Ketinggian · Altitude
200–700 m above sea level (mdpl), under 50–70% shade
Musim Panen · Harvest Season
Puncak panen September–November; tersedia sepanjang tahun untuk format kering
Peak harvest September–November; dried formats available year-round
Varietas & Format Tersedia
Varieties & Available Formats
Kapulaga Pod Utuh Kering
Whole Dried Pods
Pod utuh putih krem yang sudah dijemur ke moisture ≤12%. Format paling premium — preservasi aroma maksimal. Pasar utama: industri jamu, ekspor Timur Tengah.
Whole, cream-white pods sun-dried to ≤12% moisture. The premium format — maximum aroma retention. Primary market: jamu industry, Middle East export.
Biji Kapulaga (Seeds Only)
Cardamom Seeds Only
Biji-bijian dalam pod yang sudah dipisahkan dari kulit. Lebih ringkas untuk penyimpanan, cocok untuk industri yang butuh dosing presisi.
Seeds extracted from pods, husk removed. More compact for storage, ideal for industries requiring precise dosing.
Bubuk Kapulaga (Powder)
Cardamom Powder
Hasil giling biji kapulaga. Praktis untuk industri F&B dan spice blend, namun shelf life lebih pendek dibanding pod utuh.
Ground cardamom seeds. Practical for F&B and spice blend industries, though shelf life is shorter than whole pods.
Minyak Atsiri Kapulaga
Cardamom Essential Oil
Hasil distilasi pod/biji. Konsentrat aroma untuk industri parfum, aromaterapi, dan flavor industri F&B premium.
Distilled from pods/seeds. Concentrated aromatic for perfumery, aromatherapy, and premium F&B flavoring industries.
Manfaat & Penggunaan
Benefits & Applications
Bahan utama jamu tradisional & minuman herbal Nusantara
Primary ingredient in traditional jamu and Nusantara herbal beverages
Bumbu masakan kari, gulai, dan kuah rendang
Culinary spice for curry, gulai, and rendang broths
Bahan baku industri parfum & aromaterapi (essential oil)
Raw material for perfumery and aromatherapy (essential oil)
Spice blend industri Timur Tengah (kahwa, biryani, tea blend)
Middle Eastern spice blends (kahwa coffee, biryani, tea blends)
Bahan suplemen herbal — efek karminatif dan digestif
Herbal supplement ingredient — carminative and digestive effects
Cara Budidaya & Pengolahan
Cultivation & Processing
Kapulaga adalah tanaman rumpun yang tumbuh subur di bawah naungan (50–70% shade), dataran rendah-menengah (200–700 mdpl), dengan curah hujan 2.500–4.000 mm/tahun. Pohon mulai berbuah 2–3 tahun setelah tanam dan produktif hingga 10–15 tahun. Pod dipanen saat sudah mencapai ukuran maksimal namun belum membuka — kalau terlalu matang, pod akan pecah dan kualitas turun. Pasca panen: pod dijemur ke moisture ≤12% (4–7 hari kering matahari), disortir berdasarkan ukuran dan integritas pod, lalu dikemas vacuum atau dalam karung PP food-grade.
Cardamom is a clumping plant that thrives under shade (50–70% canopy cover), in low-to-mid elevations (200–700 m above sea level), with 2,500–4,000 mm annual rainfall. Plants begin fruiting 2–3 years after planting and remain productive for 10–15 years. Pods are harvested when fully mature but not yet split — over-ripe pods crack open and lose quality. Post-harvest: sun-dried to ≤12% moisture (4–7 days), sorted by size and pod integrity, then vacuum-packed or filled in food-grade PP bags.
Spesifikasi · Specifications
Spesifikasi Ekspor
Export Specifications & Logistics
FOB Ports
- •Tanjung Emas (Semarang)
- •Tanjung Priok (Jakarta)
- •Tanjung Perak (Surabaya)
Container Capacity
20ft container: ~12 tons (whole pods) / ~14 tons (seeds) / ~10 tons (powder, vacuum-packed) | 40ft HC: ~18 tons
Lead Time
21–30 days from PO confirmation to FOB shipment (subject to harvest cycle)
Payment Terms
T/T 30% advance + 70% before shipment | L/C at sight (preferred for first orders)
Sertifikasi & Dokumentasi
Certifications & Documentation
Certifications
- HACCP Compliant
- ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management)
- Halal MUI Certified
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
- Organic Certification (available on request)
Export Documentation
- Phytosanitary Certificate (Karantina Pertanian)
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — laboratory tested
- Certificate of Origin (COO) — Form E / Form A
- Fumigation Certificate (when required)
- Bill of Lading (B/L)
- Packing List & Commercial Invoice
- Essential Oil Content Certificate (when applicable)
Target Pasar · Target Markets
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Industri jamu & herbal Indonesia
Indonesian jamu & herbal industry
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Timur Tengah (UAE, Saudi, Yaman)
Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen)
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F&B & spice blend industry
F&B & spice blend industry
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Industri parfum & flavoring
Perfumery & flavoring industry
Prospek Pasar & Outlook
Market Outlook
Pasar kapulaga global tumbuh stabil didorong meningkatnya konsumsi spesialti F&B (kahwa coffee, chai latte, kari premium) di Timur Tengah, Eropa, dan Asia. Indonesia punya keunggulan komparatif sebagai produsen utama Java white cardamom — varietas yang tidak dimiliki produsen lain dalam skala komersial. Peluang nilai tambah: ekstrak essential oil terstandar, single-origin branding (Java cardamom), dan organic certification. Risiko: harga sangat fluktuatif tergantung volume panen tahunan dan permintaan musiman Timur Tengah.
Global cardamom market grows steadily, driven by rising specialty F&B consumption (kahwa coffee, chai latte, premium curry) in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Indonesia holds a comparative advantage as the primary producer of Java white cardamom — a variety no other producer holds at commercial scale. Value-added opportunities: standardized essential oil extracts, single-origin branding (Java cardamom), and organic certification. Risk: prices fluctuate significantly with annual harvest volume and seasonal Middle Eastern demand.
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