Cloves
Cloves

Spices

Cloves

Add a warm, aromatic touch to dishes with cloves – a potent spice that brings depth and a hint of sweetness. Whole dried clove buds – high eugenol and rich aroma. Export-quality product from India with hygienic processing and packing to buyer specifications.

Product Details

  • Origin: India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka), Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Madagascar
  • Form: Whole dried flower buds
  • Botanical name: Syzygium aromaticum
  • Product name: Cloves (whole)

Packing & Shipping Details

  • Packing: 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg – PP / Jute bags or cartons
  • 40 ft container: 20–22 MT
  • 20 ft container: 10–12 MT
  • Shelf life: up to 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight

Key Features

  • Available in multiple grades to meet varied requirements
  • Free from foreign matter, stems and infestation
  • Handpicked and machine‑cleaned for premium quality
  • High volatile oil and eugenol content for rich aroma and strong flavour

Physical Specifications

Appearance Whole, dried flower buds
Colour Dark brown to reddish‑brown
Size 10–16 mm
Length 1.2–2.0 cm
Head Intact, round, firm, 4–6 mm diameter
Texture Firm, hard, aromatic
Moisture content 10–12% max
Foreign matter 0.5–1% max
Stems 1–3% max
Damaged / discoloured cloves 2% max
Volatile oil content 12–18% (high eugenol content)
Eugenol content 70–85%
Density 140–160 g per 100 ml
Odour / aroma Strong, spicy, aromatic
Taste Pungent, warm, slightly bitter

Chemical Specifications

Volatile oil content 12–18%
Eugenol content 70–85%
Moisture content 10–12% max
Total ash 5–7% max
Acid insoluble ash 1–2% max

Grades of Cloves

Handpicked Superior (HPS) Uniform size, colour and aroma
Grade 1 Clean, dark brown, fewer broken cloves
Grade 2 Slight variation in size and colour
Grade 3 Broken or smaller cloves
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