Ceylon Cloves

Used in Food and Beverages 

An essential staple in the Kitchen, Cloves pod or ground cloves have always been a popular food additive celebrated for its sharp flavour and aroma. Ground cloves are mostly used as a spice since they are easy to blend with other ingredients than whole cloves.

Antibacterial properties of cloves make it an ideal food preservative. In addition, oil derived from cloves is used to flavour beverages like tea, coffee and wine.

Used in Pharmaceuticals & Dentistry   

Due to its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, cloves are used as an ingredient in dental products including toothpaste and mouthwash. Cloves are also used as an ingredient in many pharmaceutical preparations, ointments, and painkillers and are used in insect repellents due to the high presence of Eugenol compounds.   

Used in Cosmetics  

Vitamin C and A, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Iron and Sodium in Cloves help to protect the skin and are potent against acne. Many cosmetic products like face wash, scrubs, lotions, bath bombs and bath tea use clove as an ingredient that adds fragrance and healing power.   

Rich in Vitamins and Minerals 

Rich in Eugenol and Caryophyllene, two strong germicides which are also antioxidants, antimicrobials, and kill parasites and repel insects a One teaspoon of ground clove also contains 30% of the recommended dietary intake of Manganese, 4% of Vitamin K, 3% of Vitamin C and small amounts of calcium, magnesium and vitamin C.