Organic whole cloves Naturland, Sri Lanka, 1.05 kg

Product description

Biova organic cloves are whole, gently dried cloves from Naturland-certified cultivation in Sri Lanka. The dark brown flower buds release a warm, intensely spicy aroma and are ideal for naturally enhancing the flavour of food and drinks.

Careful harvesting and gentle drying help preserve the essential oils in the organic cloves, resulting in a rounded, full-bodied flavour profile. Using whole cloves allows flexible dosing and makes them easy to remove after cooking.

In the kitchen, whole cloves are extremely versatile – from stews and curries to compotes and baked goods, as well as punch and tea. With very little effort you can add more depth and spice to your recipes with Biova organic cloves.

Origin

Cloves thrive in tropical regions with a warm, humid climate; Biova sources its organic cloves from Sri Lanka. There, clove trees find ideal conditions to grow slowly and develop an intense aroma.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The clove trees are grown organically without synthetic pesticides. The still-closed flower buds are harvested by hand and then gently air- or sun-dried.

Key features

Biova whole organic cloves are particularly stable in aroma because the essential oils remain protected inside the bud. Naturland certification stands for additional requirements in terms of sustainability and social standards that go beyond EU organic regulations.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region, cloves vary in heat, sweetness and essential oil content. Tropical locations with constant humidity and gentle drying produce particularly aromatic qualities such as these organic cloves from Sri Lanka.

Taste & aroma

Whole cloves are characterised by an intensely spicy, warm fragrance with slightly sweet and peppery notes. Their flavour is strong, aromatic and mildly hot, so just a few buds are enough to noticeably season dishes.

Suggested uses

• For flavouring mulled wine, punch, chai tea and other hot drinks
• For braises, stews, curries, marinades and pickled vegetables
• In baked goods such as gingerbread, spice cakes, fruit cakes, compotes or dessert sauces

Product specification

• Country of origin: Sri Lanka
• Grading: whole flower buds (whole)
• Colour: dark brown to reddish brown
• Weight per sales unit: approx. 1.05 kg bag
• Product type: organic whole cloves, Naturland-certified