Cloves
| Product: | Cloves |
| Appearance: | Whole, dried flower buds with an intact stem and head. |
| Color: | Dark brown to reddish-brown, uniform in color. |
| Size: | Buds should be 10-12 mm in length, with consistent size across the batch. |
| Flavor Profile: | Strong, warm, and slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness. |
| Aroma: | Intense, warm, and aromatic with a distinct, spicy fragrance characteristic of high-quality cloves. |
| Moisture Content: | Less than 12% to maintain quality, flavor, and prevent mold growth. |
| Volatile Oil Content: | Minimum of 15% (eugenol content) to ensure potency and flavor intensity. |
| Purity: | Free from foreign matter, dust, or contaminants such as stems, leaves, or extraneous plant material. |
| Headless Cloves: | Maximum 5% by weight. |
| Broken Cloves: | Maximum 2% by weight. |
| Shelf Life: | Typically 1-2 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. |
