Description/Taste
Cloves are dried flower buds of the clove tree with a strong, warm, and sweet aroma. They have an intense, slightly bitter taste with hints of spice and sweetness, widely used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and traditional medicine. When ground, cloves add depth to curries, baked goods, and spice blends.

Seasons/Availability
Harvest season typically occurs between June and December, depending on the region, but cloves are available year-round for export.

Current Facts
Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is a native Indonesian spice, primarily cultivated in North Maluku, Sulawesi, and Sumatra. Indonesia remains one of the largest clove producers and exporters in the world, supplying both culinary and tobacco industries.

Nutritional Value
Cloves are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, calcium, and eugenol compounds known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits.