Used in both savory and sweet recipes green cardamom pod are a superstar in the cooking world. Most famously cardamom is heavily consumed in India and the Middle East. Cardamom’s use in food also continues to grow in both the US and Europe due to its unique flavor profile. Like Arabica coffee, green cardamom plants thrive in mountainous regions, so Guatemala is a significant exporter of both products. However, despite cardamom thriving in this country, Guatemalans do not use this spice.