Cloves are a spice made from the flower buds of an evergreen tree, the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). Clove flower buds are harvested in their immature state and then dried.  Cloves have a very strong, pungent flavour and aroma. Deriving from the  compound eugenol. 

Eugenol is the main bioactive compound of clove, which is found in concentrations ranging from 9 381.70 to 14 650.00 mg per 100 g of fresh plant material. Eugenol is described as having a woody, spicy aroma.  With regard to the phenolic acids, gallic acid is the compound found in higher concentration (783.50 mg/100 g fresh weight).

Cloves have a sweetness, bitterness, and astringency, with a noticeable amount of heat. Similar warm spices include nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. A great addition to your gin or spiced rum.

Form:

• Organic Cloves Tea Bag Cut

Pack Sizes:

• 100g
• 1Kg (SAVE 35% OFF 100g Price)
• 5 Kg (SAVE 16% OFF 1Kg Price)
• 12 Kg (SAVE 29% OFF 1Kg Price)

Botanical Name:

Syzgium Aromaticum

Country of Origin:

India

Batch Analysis:

• Batch: 0000061606   Best Before 31-JUL-2027