Cloves, Ceylon, Whole
Native to the Molucca Islands (also known as the Spice Islands), cloves are also produced in Madagascar, Indonesia, Brazil and Zanzibar. They have an almost pungent aroma as well as a sweet and spicy flavor. Cloves are the unopened flower buds of the clove tree, which is a tropical evergreen that can live up to 100 years. They resemble small brads or tacks and their name comes from the French word clov, which means nail. We also carry whole Zanzibar cloves and ground Zanzibar cloves.

1/2 oz.	$1.85
1 oz.	$3.00
2 oz.	$4.85
4 oz.	$7.80
8 oz.	$12.65
1 lb.	$21.30
Small Glass Bottle (Nt .75oz)	$3.50
Regular Glass Bottle (Nt 1.5oz)	$4.95
Large Plastic Bottle (Nt 3.25oz)	$7.55

On the Molucca Islands, the natives planted a clove tree for every child born. They believed that the fate of the tree was linked to the fate of that child.

Not only are these cloves larger than our Zanzibar cloves, they also have higher oil content. Their near perfect condition makes them ideal for pomander balls. Whole cloves can be used as garnishes, to stud fruit, hams or onions, and for decorating gingerbread and other cookies. Use caution when using cloves in a dish that is left to stand, as they can add sharpness to the flavor.

Cloves are native to the Molucca Islands, or the Spice Islands.