Product Details :
Product Name : Cloves {Whole) Form : Whole dried flower buds
Origin : India {Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka), Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Madagascar
Packing and Shipping Details
Packing: PP/Jute Bags or Cartons
Standard Sizes: lO kg. 25kg. 50kg bags
Load Capacity :
20 FT Container: 10-12 Metric Tons {MT) 40 FT Container: 20-22 Metric Tons (MT)
Shelf life:
Up to 2years when stored in a cool,dry place, away from moisture andsunlight.
Key Features
High volatile oil and eugenol content ensuring rich aroma and strong flavor.
Handpicked and machine-cleaned for premium quality.
Free from foreign matter, stems, and infestation.
Available in multiple grades to meet various requirements.
Physical Specifications
Parameter : Specification/Range
Appearance : Whole, dried flower buds
Color : Dark brown to reddish-brown
Size : 10 mm to 16 mm
Length : 1.2 cmto 2.0 cm
Head : Intact, round, firm, 4-6 mm diameter
Texture: Firm, hard, and aromatic
Moisture Content: 10% to 12% max
Foreign Matter : 0.5% to 1% max
Stems : 1% to 3% max
Damaged/Discolored Cloves : 2%max
Volatile Oil Content : 12% to 18% {High Eugenol
Content) Eugenol Content: 70% to 85%
Odor/Aroma: Strong, spicy,and aromatic
Taste : Pungent, warm, and slightly bitter
Chemical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Volatile Oil Content : 12% to 18%
Eugenol Content : 70% to85%
Moisture Content : 10% to 12% max
Total Ash : 5%to7% max
Acid Insoluble Ash : 1% to 2% max
Grades of Cloves
Grade Handpicked Superior (HPS) Uniform size, color, and aroma
Grade 1 Clean, dark brown, less broken
Grade 2 Slight variation in size and color
Grade 3 Broken or smaller cloves