Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves are commercially harvested primarily in Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. Cloves are available throughout the year.

Cloves are used as a carminative, to increase hydrochloric acid in the stomach and to improve peristalsis. Cloves are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and western herbalism and dentistry where the essential oil is used as an anodyne (painkiller) for dental emergencies. In Mexican cuisine, cloves are best known as clavos de olor, and often accompany cumin and cinnamon. They are also used in Peruvian cuisine, in a wide variety of dishes as carapulcra and arroz con leche. Cloves may be used to give aromatic and flavor qualities to hot beverages, often combined with other ingredients such as lemon and sugar. Cloves are used in the cuisine of Asian, African, and the Near and Middle East countries, lending flavor to meats, curries, and marinades, as well as fruit such as apples, pears or rhubarb.

GTIN: 655302564295. Best Sellers Rank: See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food. Package Weight: 0.45 Kilograms. Produce sold as: Pre-packaged. Number of Items: 1. Unit Count: 16.0 Ounce. Item Form: Whole. Variety: Whole Cloves. Brand: Morel Distribution Company. : B074FH7KZC. Manufacturer: Morel Distribution Company. UPC: 655302564295. Package Dimensions: 8.07 x 5.71 x 2.28 inches; 15.84 Ounces. Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No.