Cloves
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree. Cloves are about ½ inch long and ¼ inch in diameter, which somewhat resemble nails. They have a hard exterior but the inner flesh is oily, which taste sweet and aromatic. Commonly Cloves is used as a spice in cuisine all over the world.
Provide:
Both dried cloves and cloves powder are widely available in regular supermarkets, besides you can get superior quality cloves in the local spice stores or ethnic markets.
Purchasing tips:
Whenever possible, select the whole cloves instead of powder form cloves, as cloves powder loses its flavor faster. Squeeze with fingernail, high quality cloves will release some of their oil.
Storage:
Store cloves in a tightly sealed glass container and place it in a cool, dark and dry place. Whole cloves will stay for about one year while Ground cloves can keep for only about half a year. For longer storage, refrigerate it.
Nutritional and Health Benefits:
Cloves contain numerous calcium, vitamin C, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin K, and omega-3 fatty acids.
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