Description

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. Cloves are used in the cuisine of Asian, African, and the near and Middle Eastcountries, lending flavor to meats, curries, and marinades, as well as fruit such as apples and pears.
Cloves may be used to give aromatic and flavor qualities to hot beverages, often combined with other ingredients such as lemon and sugar. They are a common element in spice blends made for regular everyday use or for speciality spice blends.
Cloves are spicy in taste and it has strong aroma. Cloves are also used in toothache pain and various medicines. Even in sweet dishes or recipes clove’s whole buds are used.