
Cloves
Specification | Details |
Scientific Name | Syzygium aromaticum |
Appearance | Small, dried flower buds |
Color | Dark brown to reddish-brown |
Shape | Nail-shaped, with a prominent stem |
Size | 1 to 2 cm in length |
Aroma | Strong, pungent, and sweet-spicy |
Taste | Warm, bitter, and slightly sweet |
Texture | Hard and woody |
Moisture Content | 10-15% (usually in dried form) |
Density | 0.57 - 0.72 g/cm³ (dried cloves) |
Oil Content | 14-20% by weight |
Essential Oil | Eugenol (main component) |