Organic Clove

About Organic Clove

• Cloves are the dried flower buds of the plant Syzygium aromaticum
• They are small, nail-shaped (bud with stem)
• Color: dark brown
• Flavor: strong, warm, spicy, slightly sweet
• Aroma: intense and aromatic (due to essential oil eugenol)
• Widely used in cooking, medicine, and perfumery

Basic Details

• Product Name: Cloves
• Scientific Name: Syzygium aromaticum
• Type: Dried spice (flower buds)
• Origin: India / Indonesia / Sri Lanka
• Form: Whole / Powder
• Grade: A Grade / Premium

Physical Parameters

• Shape: Nail-shaped buds
• Color: Dark brown
• Length: ~1020 mm
• Texture: Hard, dry
• Aroma: Strong, pungent
• Taste: Warm, spicy, slightly sweet

Chemical Parameters (Important)

• Moisture: Max 812%
• Volatile Oil (Eugenol): 14% 20% (key quality factor)
• Purity: ~99%
• Total Ash: Max ~57%
• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max ~12%

Higher oil content = better quality cloves

Microbiological Standards

• Salmonella: Absent
• E. coli: Very low
• Aflatoxin: Within safe limits
• General: Food-grade quality

Storage & Shelf Life

• Storage: Cool, dry place away from sunlight
• Shelf Life: 1224 months
• Packing: 2550 kg bags / retail packs

Types / Varieties of Cloves

 By Origin

• Indian Cloves Strong aroma, good oil content
• Indonesian Cloves Widely traded, slightly milder
• Sri Lankan Cloves Premium quality

By Grade / Quality

• Handpicked / Bold Cloves Large size, high oil
• FAQ (Fair Average Quality) Standard export grade
• Headless Cloves Broken (lower grade)

Uses of Cloves

• Cooking (rice, curries, biryani)
• Spice blends
• Herbal teas
• Dental care (clove oil)
• Perfumes & oils

Quality Check Tips (Very Important)

• Good cloves sink in water (high oil content)
• Should be dark brown and oily
• Strong aroma = fresh quality
• Avoid dry, broken, or faded cloves

Quick Summary

• Look: Small brown buds
• Taste: Strong, spicy
• Key Compound: Eugenol
• Use: Food + medicine + oil

Key Points About Cloves

• Rich in eugenol (essential oil)
• Strong antibacterial & antiseptic properties
• Used in spice blends (garam masala, biryani)
• Helps in toothache relief (traditional use)
• Used in Ayurveda and herbal medicine
• Natural preservative and flavoring agent

Health Benefits

• Helps in dental pain relief
• Supports digestion
• Has anti-inflammatory properties
• Boosts immunity
• May help with respiratory issues