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Cloves
Spices & Peppers

Cloves

Madagascar

Dried floral buds of the clove tree, highly fragrant.

Benefits: Antibacterial, natural anesthetic.

Technical Specifications & Expertise

Cloves from Madagascar

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) from Madagascar are flower buds harvested before blooming and sun-dried. Madagascar is the world's leading clove exporter, ensuring regular supply and consistent quality.

Traditional Harvesting

Flower buds are hand-picked one by one when they turn from green to pink. They are then sun-dried for 4 to 5 days until they achieve their characteristic dark brown color.

Uses

  • Whole spice for broths, marinades and stews
  • Studded in onion for pot-au-feu
  • Digestive and pain-relief infusions
  • Cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry
Botanical name Syzygium aromaticum
Origin Madagascar
Type Dried flower buds
Color Dark brown
Flavor Powerful, numbing, warm
Eugenol content 80-90%
Size 12-16 mm
Packaging 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg bags
Shelf life 36 months stored dry