🌿 Brown Cloves
Brown Cloves are dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, prized for their warm, sweet-spicy aroma and intense, slightly bitter flavor. These aromatic spice buds are a staple in global cuisines and traditional medicine, known for their preservative, culinary, and therapeutic properties.
Our cloves are handpicked, sun-dried, and sorted for size, oil content, and color—ensuring premium quality for both culinary and medicinal uses.
Key Features:
Whole, sun-dried brown cloves with high oil content
Rich, pungent aroma and warm, spicy flavor
Uniform size, glossy heads, and deep brown hue
100% natural, with no additives or preservatives
Applications:
Widely used in spice blends, teas, baked goods, and savory dishes
Essential in Ayurvedic and herbal medicine for pain relief and digestion
Common in perfumery, cosmetics, and oral care products
Health Benefits:
Natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties
Supports digestion and relieves toothache
Contains antioxidants and immune-boosting compounds
Storage Tip:
Store in a cool, dry place in airtight packaging to retain aroma and potency.
🌿 Cloves (Whole) Specifications
📦 Product Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cloves (Whole) |
| Botanical Name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Form | Whole dried flower buds |
| Origin | India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka), Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Madagascar |
📦 Packing & Shipping Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Packing Type | PP/Jute Bags or Cartons |
| Standard Sizes | 10 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg bags |
| Load Capacity (20FT) | 10–12 Metric Tons (MT) |
| Load Capacity (40FT) | 20–22 Metric Tons (MT) |
| Shelf Life | Up to 2 years (if stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture) |
🧪 Physical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Range |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Whole, dried flower buds |
| Color | Dark brown to reddish-brown |
| Size | 10 mm to 16 mm |
| Length | 1.2 cm to 2.0 cm |
| Head | Intact, round, firm, 4–6 mm diameter |
| Texture | Firm, hard, and aromatic |
| Moisture Content | 10% to 12% max |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% to 1% max |
| Stems | 1% to 3% max |
| Damaged / Discolored Cloves | 2% max |
| Volatile Oil Content | 12% to 18% (High Eugenol Content) |
| Eugenol Content | 70% to 85% |
| Density | 140 to 160 grams per 100 ml |
| Odor / Aroma | Strong, spicy, and aromatic |
| Taste | Pungent, warm, and slightly bitter |
