Description
Organic Cloves are dried young flower buds and stems, isnt nature amazing!
Organic Cloves evolved in Indonesia and quickly spread through the early spice merchants from China to Africa to the Mediterranean for its highly pungent distinctive flavour
Organic Cloves are used all over the world in all manner of dishes and cuisines to produce wonderful food satisfaction
As with all spices Organic Cloves have natural health benefits along with odd uses with the old wives tale of being a natural ant repellent
Ideally used in the cooking process and removed prior to serving
Grown in Sri Lanka
Packed in a unit that handles - MUSTARD - CELERY - SESAME
Cloves Whole Organic 25g - Quick Reference
What is it?: Certified organic whole dried flower buds of the clove tree.
Flavour: Intensely warm, sweet and pungent, with peppery, woody and slightly numbing notes.
Common uses: Baking, mulled drinks, curries, ham, pickles, chutneys, rice dishes and spice blends.
How to use: Use whole for infusion and remove before serving, or grind freshly for blends and baking.
Compare with: Ground cloves give immediate flavour, while whole cloves release more slowly and are easier to remove.
Substitute: Allspice can provide a gentler related warmth; nutmeg or mace may help in sweet recipes but are not exact matches.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep sealed to protect the aroma and flavour.
Good to know: Cloves are unopened flower buds, harvested before blooming and dried until they turn dark brown.
