Handy for a toothache and a must-have in mulled wine! Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of a tropical tree with an earthy, spicy and slightly sweet aroma and flavour. Cloves are shaped like a nail with four unopened petals encasing a round ball, the pointy end being particularly useful when adding to a Christmas ham, as they can be spiked into the exterior making stunning patterns while imparting their warming flavour and aroma.

• + Ingredients

  Clove

• + Health Benefits

  Did you know that Cloves are used by some people as an insect repellent?

• + How to use

  This dark brown spice can be used whole or ground, but is best added sparingly so as not to overwhelm other flavours.Cloves pair well with most meat dishes, are an indispensible ingredient in apple pie, and can be used to flavour soups and stocks by adding a clove studded onion while cooking.

   

• + Country of Origin
  Product of Indonesia
• + Storage Instructions
  Store in a cool dry area away from direct sunlight