**Product: Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)**
**Origin: Indonesia**
**Product Description**
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of the **Syzygium aromaticum** tree, predominantly grown in Indonesia, one of the worldâ??s largest producers and exporters of high-quality cloves. Grown in the tropical islands of Indonesia, these cloves are known for their potent aroma, deep brown color, and rich, warm, spicy flavor, which make them a prized spice in culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses worldwide.
Cloves are carefully harvested when the buds turn from green to a pinkish-red, indicating maturity, and are then sun-dried, achieving the characteristic hard texture and brown hue. The tropical climate and volcanic soil of Indonesia provide the perfect conditions for producing cloves with high essential oil content, making them especially sought after for import.
**Product Specifications**
1. **Form**: Whole dried buds, finely ground, or essential oil
2. **Grade**: Handpicked, export quality, organic/non-organic options available
3. **Moisture Content**: Typically below 10%
4. **Volatile Oil Content**: 15% - 20% (primarily eugenol)
5. **Packaging**: 25kg, 50kg bags or as per customer requirements
6. **Color**: Deep brown with a slightly reddish hue
7. **Origin**: Indonesia (specific regions include the Moluccas, Java, and Sulawesi)
**Usage**
- **Culinary**: Used in seasoning, baking, and spice blends.
- **Medicinal**: Cloves have antiseptic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory properties, commonly used in traditional remedies.
- **Aromatherapy/Perfumery**: Due to their strong fragrance, cloves are also used in essential oils and incense.
**Export Standards**
Cloves from Indonesia meet international standards, including proper phytosanitary certification, ensuring they are free from pests, molds, and contaminants. They are sorted and processed following strict quality control measures to maintain their purity and freshness throughout transport.
Ideal for international markets, cloves from Indonesia are available for bulk purchase and export, ensuring consistent supply and quality.
