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.
Whole vs ground
Clove is sold whole (or as seed/leaf) and as a ground form. Whole keeps aroma longer in a UK cupboard; grind or crush just before cooking when you can. Powder is convenient for daily dal, curry and marinades — buy a pack you will finish in a few months.
Culinary uses
- Biryani
- Garam masala
- Tea
- Meat
- Pickle
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Clove is a culinary seasoning. Nutrition values are pack-specific and must match the label for UK/EU sale. We do not claim that this spice treats, cures or prevents disease.
Buying guide
Tell us the quantity you need, from 100 gm to 1 metric ton. Prices are not published on this website. Availability is confirmed on the enquiry.
Recipes using this spice
- Hyderabadi-style vegetable biryani (home method) — Layered rice with whole garam spices; household recipes vary by region — this is a culinary overview.
- Masala chai — Tea spices crushed to order; recipes vary by household.
- Rogan josh (home method) — Kashmiri-style red gravy — colour from Kashmiri chilli, aroma from fennel and saunth.
