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Organic Cloves Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae. Cloves are native to Indonesia and used as a spice in cuisines all over the world. The English name derives from Latin clavus 'nail' as the buds vaguely resemble small irregular nails in shape. Cloves can be used in cooking either whole or in a ground form, but as they are extremely strong, they are used sparingly. Enter The Site Request A Free Sample (corporate customers only) Buy Organic Cloves Online Our headquarters in Fremont, CA

Cloves have historically been used in Indian cuisine as an ingredient of a mix named garam masala. Dried cloves are also a key ingredient in Indian masala chai, a spiced tea. In the US, it is often sold under the name of "chai" or "chai tea." In Indonesian, Mexican, and other cusisines, cloves are used together with cumin and cinnamon.

Cloves are used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. The essential oil has antiseptic properties. It is also widely used as a painkiller for dental emergencies. In 2009, clove-flavored cigarettes were outlawed in the U.S.

Historically, cloves grew only on a few islands called the Spice Islands. They found their way along the trade route through the Middle East and Europe. Clove was one of the most expensive spices, costing around 7 g of gold per kilogram.

Organic production fosters cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards. Organic farming excludes or strictly limits the use of manufactured fertilizers, pesticides (which include herbicides, insecticides and fungicides), plant growth regulators such as hormones, livestock antibiotics, food additives, and genetically modified organisms.

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