Cloves, Ground

Ground Cloves are made from the dried, ground flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands (Moluccas) in Indonesia.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Warm, sweet, and intensely aromatic
• Strong, slightly bitter undertone
• Numbing quality on the tongue in concentrated amounts

🍲 Where You'll Find It

• Chai and mulled wine blends
• Pumpkin pie spice and speculoos spice mixes
• Mexican cuisine (clavos de olor), often with cumin and cinnamon
• Peruvian dishes like carapulcra and arroz con leche
• Curries, marinades, and meat rubs across Asian, African, and Middle Eastern cooking
• Stewed fruit such as apples, pears, and rhubarb

🧂 How to Use It

• Use sparingly; a little goes a long way
• Add early in cooking to mellow the intensity
• Pairs well with cinnamon, allspice, vanilla, star anise, citrus peel, peppercorns, red wine, and basil

Packaged in a small zip-lock bag. Sold by weight, per oz.