Ground Cloves
Ground Cloves
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Description
Description
Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Cloves are the sun-dried flower buds of an evergreen tree native to Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, long celebrated along ancient spice routes for their bold aroma and sweet, warming strength. Cloves bring together sweetness, heat, earthiness and gentle numbing intensity and instantly transforms both sweet and savoury dishes.
Our certified organic whole cloves are freshly ground in small batches at our gluten-free Sydney facility. Grinding cloves fresh ensures a deeper, brighter, more aromatic flavour than pre-ground commercial options, with notes of warm spice, citrus, resin and soft peppery heat. Once ground, the spice is immediately packed in recyclable amber glass jars to protect its volatile aromatics.
Ground cloves appear in everything from Indian garam masala and biryani to Chinese Five Spice, Middle Eastern stews, European baking, festive drinks, Caribbean jerk, pickles, sauces and marinades. A pinch goes a long way especially in warm desserts, fruit dishes, spiced breads, chocolate, chai, curries and slow-cooked meats.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Intense, warm and sweet with spicy, peppery undertones, citrus brightness and a gently numbing clove heat.
How to Use
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Use a pinch (⅛–¼ tsp) in baking, desserts and warm drinks.
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Add a small pinch to ¼ tsp per 500g to curries, dals, pulao, biryani and slow-cooked stews.
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Stir into barbecue sauces, chutneys, marinades and pickles.
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Blend into warm fruit dishes, crumbles, compotes and puddings.
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Add depth to chai, mulled wine, hot cider or spiced cocoa.
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Add early in cooking to allow the flavour to soften and integrate
Fresh-to-Ground Conversion
Approx. 1 tsp whole cloves = ¾ tsp ground cloves.
Perfect For
- Festive baking and holiday desserts
- Chai, mulled wine and spiced beverages
- Biryani and rich Indian curries
- Slow-cooked meats and stews
- Pumpkin, apple and winter fruit dishes
Wellness Note
Cloves have long been valued in many Asian and Middle Eastern culinary traditions for their warming character and ability to bring aromatic depth to food. In Ayurveda, cloves are considered warming, stimulating and grounding, traditionally viewed as balancing for Kapha and Vata when used in moderation.
Presentation & Storage
Freshly ground in small batches and sealed in recyclable amber glass jars to preserve aroma and purity.
Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Ingredients & Nutritional Information
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
Recipe Inspirations & Pairings
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WHY CERTIFIED ORGANIC?
Certified organic ingredients are grown naturally, without synthetic chemicals or pesticides and handled with care from source to shelf. Independent certification gives you confidence that we meet strict organic standards and maintains its integrity throughout the journey.
THE SPICE ZEN Difference
Gluten free across our entire range.
Produced and packed in a dedicated gluten free facility.
Independently tested and endorsed by Coeliac Australia.
Premium certified organic ingredients; wildcrafted Australian natives.
No fillers, preservatives, flavourings or extracts.
Small-batch production for Freshness & Integrity.
Small family-owned business
Crafted carefully to meet dietary requirements.
Guided by respect for people, traditions and the environment.
