Organic Ground Cloves from Sri Lanka

Product description

Biova organic ground cloves are finely milled clove buds from certified organic farming in Sri Lanka. This warm, spicy clove powder adds a distinctive, aromatic depth to both sweet and savoury dishes.

Gentle drying and careful grinding help preserve the essential oils of the cloves. The result is a highly aromatic organic spice with consistent Biova quality for professional kitchens and home cooking alike.

Ground cloves are easy to dose precisely and use in many ways, whether for baked goods, hot drinks, curries or marinades. The convenient powder format simplifies everyday use and makes organic cloves extremely versatile.

Origin

The cloves come from Sri Lanka, where the tropical climate with high humidity and stable temperatures offers ideal conditions for clove trees. The region is known for aromatic, oil-rich organic cloves with reliable quality.

Cultivation / Processing / Harvest

The cloves are grown according to organic standards without synthetic crop protection agents. Hand-picked, still-closed flower buds are gently dried and then milled into a fine powder before being packed for Biova.

Characteristics

The finely ground clove powder disperses evenly in doughs, sauces and spice blends. You benefit from the intense clove aroma without having to remove whole cloves, which makes handling especially easy in foodservice.

Differences in origin and processing

Cloves from Sri Lanka are characterised by a warm, full-bodied flavour with pronounced spiciness. Gentle drying and fine grinding for Biova ensure a uniform particle size and a well-rounded flavour profile compared with coarser or uneven products.

Taste & aroma

Ground cloves have an intense, spicy fragrance with sweet, slightly peppery notes and hints of cinnamon and allspice. The taste is strong, warm and long-lasting, so small amounts are enough to give dishes the typical clove flavour often associated with Christmas baking.

Suggested uses

• Seasoning Christmas baking such as gingerbread, spiced biscuits and fruit loaves
• For mulled wine, punch, chai tea, compote and hot chocolate drinks
• As an aromatic component in curries, braised dishes, marinades and chutneys

Product specification

• Country of origin: Sri Lanka
• Grind size: finely ground
• Colour: medium to dark brown