Clove Stems
“Botanical part of the clove spice plant”
Key Facts
- Clove stems are the dried branches of the clove tree left after harvesting the flower buds (cloves).
- Clove stems are among our key commodities.
- They share similar, though milder, attributes with cloves, such as spiciness, aroma and eugenol content.
- They offer a much lower cost compared to cloves.
- We produce two types of cleaned clove stems : the regular type and cut clove stems (see photos for reference).
Specifications
Type
Cloves
Processing type
Manual Picked
Shape / Form
Stick/Whole
Admixture
1-2% Max
Loading
20'/12-13 MT or 40'/23 MT Approx
Part
Stem
Place of Origin
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Color
Natural Brown
Moisture
10- 14%
Packing
55 kg Net Gunny Bags / 40 kg Net PP Bag (or as per request)
Very minimum dust (filtered out using our filter machine and then a blower)
Benefits & Usage
Cigarette Factories
Cigarette factories started to use clove stems in the process of making cigarettes. Clove stems still have the attributes of cloves, specially eugenol content (lower) but priced at a much lower point. So, cigarette factories can lower their cost.
Food & Beverages
Clove stems can be added to spice blends or used to create a stronger clove flavor.
Health Industry
They are used in traditional and modern medicine due to their potential anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties.
Cosmetic Industry
Clove stems are used in the production of perfumes and other scented products due to their strong aroma.
Industrial Applications
Clove stems contain compounds that can be used as a natural insecticide.