Clove Buds
Cloves are the aromatic tree buds of the Myrtaceae family. Known for its warm, sweet and aromatic aroma, cloves hold flavor better then most spices.
Cloves are the aromatic tree buds of the Myrtaceae family. Clove trees bear fruit within ten years of planting and easily live 60 years. The pinkish buds are picked just before they open and then dried in the sun for 4-5 days. Known for its warm, sweet and aromatic aroma, cloves hold flavor better then most spices. Cloves are an excellent source of manganese and contain significant amounts of eugenol, thought to reduce inflammation.