Organic whole cloves Naturland, Sri Lanka

Product description

Organic cloves from Naturland-certified partner farms in Sri Lanka. These are whole, gently dried cloves with an intense, spicy aroma. The dark brown flower buds are ideal for naturally enhancing the flavour of food and drinks.

Careful hand-picking and slow drying help preserve the essential oils in the organic cloves, creating a rounded, full-bodied flavour profile. Biova focuses on transparent sourcing and certified organic cultivation.

In the kitchen, whole cloves are extremely versatile – from braises and curries to compotes and baked goods, and for punch, tea and mulled wine. With just a few organic cloves you can add depth and spice to a wide range of recipes.

Origin

Cloves come from 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 a rich aroma.

Cultivation / processing / 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 organic whole cloves are particularly aroma-stable because the essential oils are protected inside the bud. Naturland certification stands for additional requirements on sustainability and social standards that go beyond EU organic regulations.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the growing region, cloves differ 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. On the palate they are strong, aromatic and mildly hot, so just a few buds are enough to flavour dishes distinctly.

Suggested uses

• For flavouring mulled wine, punch, chai tea and other hot drinks
• For braised dishes, 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