Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the clove tree, Eugenia aromatica, a tropical evergreen in the Myrtle family. Each bud resembles a small nail—the origin of the word "clove," from the French clou, meaning nail.

Where do cloves come from?

Clove trees are native to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, in Indonesia. Today, most cloves are produced in Indonesia and Brazil, while the finest grades often come from Zanzibar and Madagascar.

How long do clove trees live?

A clove tree can live for a century. It begins bearing fruit after about seven years and reaches full maturity around twenty-five years. An average annual yield is roughly eight pounds of dried buds.

What do cloves taste like?

Cloves have an intense, hot, and slightly sweet flavor with a strong, warm aroma. Their taste can deepen and sharpen as a dish stands, so they should be used sparingly.

Why were cloves historically valuable?

Cloves were prized for their preservative and medicinal properties. The essential oil of clove contains phenol, a powerful natural antiseptic still used in mouthwash, medicines, and dental care.

How are whole cloves used in cooking?

Whole cloves are often used to "stud" hams or pork, to flavor pickles, or to infuse beverages. A single clove pushed into an onion flavors French chicken stock, and a clove-studded onion adds depth to soups and broths.

What cuisines traditionally use cloves?

Cloves appear in spice blends worldwide - ras el hanout in North Africa, curry powders in India, Chinese five-spice, and mulling or pickling spices in Europe. They are also an element in Worcestershire sauce.

Are cloves used for anything besides cooking?

Yes. Cloves have long been chewed with betel nuts in India and valued for their soothing effect on the mouth and breath. Their essential oil remains a common ingredient in dental preparations.

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McCormick Whole Cloves

The tropical flavor of cloves is great with ham, beef, and sweet potatoes

Price: $32.43USD

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McCormick Cloves, Whole 11oz 311g

McCormick Whole Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tree (Syzygium aromaticum) which grows in the tropical countries of Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Brazil, Indonesia and in the West Indies. The tree grows to a height of 30 to 40 feet. It takes about 7 years for the tree to mature and begin producing flowers. The tree has a useful life for the spice business of about 70 to 80 years, after which it no longer flowers ... [Read more about Cloves]

Cloves have a flavor that is strong, pungent, and sweet, almost hot. The flavor of cloves is one of the most penetrating of all spices and their bitter, astringent flavor leaves a numbing sensation in the mouth.

Use cloves to stud hams, and roasts. Use cloves with corned beef. Cloves are commonly used to flavor pickles.

Whole Cloves are popular for flavoring ham, pork, pickled fruits, gravies, and syrups. Ground Cloves are used in cakes, gingerbread, cookies, fruit salad, chili sauce, beef stew, pot roasts, sweet potatoes, and green vegetables. Cloves are widely used in Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Latin American and Scandinavian cooking.

Ingredients: Whole Cloves. OU Certified Kosher

Net Weight: 11oz 311g

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Quantity	Description	Price
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24	24 or More	$29.43USD

McCormick Item Code: 900223193

Gross Weight: 0.90 lbs.

UPC Code: 52100 01063

GTIN 12: 052100010632

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McCormick Cloves, Whole 11oz 311g - FAQ

Q: What are cloves?: A: Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the clove tree, Eugenia aromatica, a tropical evergreen in the Myrtle family. Each bud resembles a small nail—the origin of the word "clove," from the French clou, meaning nail.
Q: Where do cloves come from?: A: Clove trees are native to the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, in Indonesia. Today, most cloves are produced in Indonesia and Brazil, while the finest grades often come from Zanzibar and Madagascar.
Q: How long do clove trees live?: A: A clove tree can live for a century. It begins bearing fruit after about seven years and reaches full maturity around twenty-five years. An average annual yield is roughly eight pounds of dried buds.
Q: What do cloves taste like?: A: Cloves have an intense, hot, and slightly sweet flavor with a strong, warm aroma. Their taste can deepen and sharpen as a dish stands, so they should be used sparingly.
Q: Why were cloves historically valuable?: A: Cloves were prized for their preservative and medicinal properties. The essential oil of clove contains phenol, a powerful natural antiseptic still used in mouthwash, medicines, and dental care.
Q: How are whole cloves used in cooking?: A: Whole cloves are often used to "stud" hams or pork, to flavor pickles, or to infuse beverages. A single clove pushed into an onion flavors French chicken stock, and a clove-studded onion adds depth to soups and broths.
Q: What cuisines traditionally use cloves?: A: Cloves appear in spice blends worldwide - ras el hanout in North Africa, curry powders in India, Chinese five-spice, and mulling or pickling spices in Europe. They are also an element in Worcestershire sauce.
Q: Are cloves used for anything besides cooking?: A: Yes. Cloves have long been chewed with betel nuts in India and valued for their soothing effect on the mouth and breath. Their essential oil remains a common ingredient in dental preparations.

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