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| Basic Spices > Clove |
Cloves have an astringent, sweet-hot, fruity flavour that
leaves a numbing sensation in the mouth. It’s a
warming spice. In Chinese history, during the Han period
(220-206 BC) court officials had to hold whole cloves
in the mouths when addressing the Emperor - to make sure
their breaths were clean. |
Cloves were the most prized of all spices
to the western world. Columbus and Magellan and other
explorers sought it in the age of discovery.
Cloves were introduced into India along with nutmeg by
the British East India Company during the 19th Century.
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are the main clove producing
states. |
Botanical
name |
Family
name |
Syzygium
Aromaticum |
Myrtaceae |
USAGES--
In Indian cuisine, cinnamon and cloves are used
together.
Clove is a strong spice, just 2 or 3 in a dish
gives a perceptible flavour. Cloves burn faster
than cinnamon and should always be put after cinnamon.
Clove oil is heavily used in perfumes, cosmetics,
mouth washers and toothpastes. Dentists still
use clove oil as a mild anesthetizer. |
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