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Clove
Cloves from Sri Lanka, known for their high quality, are a highly prized spice in the culinary and aromatic world. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is renowned for its rich history in spice cultivation and trade, with cloves being one of its standout products. Cloves from Sri Lanka have a strong, pungent, and sweetly aromatic scent. This intense aroma is due to the high concentration of essential oils in the buds, particularly eugenol, which is responsible for their characteristic fragrance. The flavor of cloves is warm, sweet, and slightly astringent, with a lingering spiciness. They are more intense and have a slightly more complex flavor profile compared to cloves from other regions. This makes them highly valued for their ability to add depth and warmth to a variety of dishes. They are a key ingredient in many spice blends, including curry powders, garam masala, and pumpkin pie spice. They're also popular in baking, particularly in spice cakes and cookies, and are used in savory dishes, like stews and marinades. Cloves have been used traditionally for their medicinal properties, which include antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. The eugenol oil in cloves is particularly noted for its dental pain relief properties.
Ingredients
organic cloves
Specifications
| Serving Size: 2.5g /cup | |
| Origin: Sri Lanka |
| Certification: Organic | |
| Grade or Quality: Cut |
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