Clove Whole

What are cloves? Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree. They are aromatic in nature and originate from an evergreen tree with smooth grey bark. In appearance, the clove leaves are bright green, large, and aromatic in nature. The clover flower from which the whole cloves emanate grows naturally in bright red to yellow clusters at the ends of the tree’s branches. As a result of its aromatic nature, the tree is named Syzygium aromaticum, which is a direct representation of its intense aroma. Typically, cloves are available as either ground cloves or whole cloves and are used in the production of clove oil.Cloves are indigenous to Indonesia (the Moluccas or Maluku islands to be precise) and have always been used as aromatic spices. When used in food, they introduce an inviting taste to the dish and ramps of the aroma profile in Asian cuisine. They are always readily available seeing as they are cultivated throughout the year in line with the different harvest seasons from differe