Spice guide / Clove
What is Clove?
Dried flower buds; intense eugenol aroma.
Short answer: Clove (Hindi: लौंग) is Syzygium aromaticum. Warm, sweet-pungent, numbing. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Clove |
|---|---|
| Hindi | लौंग |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Origin | Cultivated in India (Kerala and other southern districts) and globally |
| Main producing regions | Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka |
| Flavour | Warm, sweet-pungent, numbing |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | whole, powder |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Clove?
Cloves are dried unopened flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum. Kerala is an Indian growing region. Strong spice — small quantities.
History of Clove
Origin
Cultivated in India (Kerala and other southern districts) and globally
Growing regions
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Warm, sweet-pungent, numbing. . Colour: . Heat: medium.
Culinary uses
- Biryani
- Garam masala
- Tea
- Meat
- Pickle
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
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Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
Indicative Indian market price
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