Organic whole cloves 1.4 cm from Sri Lanka

Product description

Biova organic cloves come from certified organic farming in Sri Lanka and are supplied as whole cloves, around 1.4 cm in size. The brown flower buds are dried, firm and develop an intensely warm, spicy aroma for professional kitchens and catering.

Careful selection of raw material and gentle drying ensure consistently high quality in bulk kilogram packs. Whole cloves retain their essential oils for longer, so their flavour is released slowly during cooking and can be dosed precisely.

In use, Biova organic cloves show their strength in both sweet and savoury recipes, from braises to hot drinks. After cooking, the whole cloves are easy to remove, making them particularly practical for professional kitchens, high-volume users and long-term storage.

Origin

These cloves come mainly from Sri Lanka, a traditional growing region with a tropical climate and fertile soils. These conditions promote slow ripening of the flower buds, a high content of essential oils and reliable Biova quality.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The clove trees are grown according to organic standards without synthetic crop protection agents. The closed flower buds are harvested by hand and then gently dried in the sun or air until they are hard, brown and storage-stable – ideal for bulk supply in kilogram units.

Features

These are brown, whole cloves graded as “broken / whole”, specifically suited to operations with higher spice usage. Biova bulk packs allow economical use, support accurate dosing and make it easy to remove the cloves after cooking.

Differences in origin and processing

Cloves from Sri Lanka are characterised by an intensely spicy aroma with a fine sweetness that can differ from other origins. Gentle drying and careful grading reduce breakage, preserve the typical brown colour and ensure a high content of essential oils.

Taste & aroma

Whole cloves offer a strong, warm, spicy and slightly sweet flavour. The aroma is intense, ethereal and reminiscent of Christmas baking, mulled wine, punch and winter dishes; just a few cloves are enough to give food and drinks a pronounced flavour.

Suggested uses

• For simmering in braised dishes, stews, stocks and sauces for meat and vegetable dishes
• For hot drinks such as mulled wine, punch, tea or flavoured coffee in home kitchens and foodservice
• To season baked goods, compote, chutneys and pickled fruit or vegetables, and for pantry preparations

Product specification

• Country of origin: Sri Lanka
• Grading: Broken / whole
• Colour: Brown