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Cloves (Eugenia caryophyllata) coming from the family of Myrtaceae, are the aromatic dried flower buds of a tree. It is one of the ancient valuable spices of the Orient and is native to Indonesia where it originated (Moluccas, the Spice Island in Indonesia). It is used as a spice in cuisine all over the world. The name is derived from French word clou - a nail, as the buds vaguely resemble them in shape. Cloves are harvested primarily in Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pemba (now parts of Tanzania) and Indonesia, and also grown in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Comoros, and India.

Eugenol, the main component that gives cloves its characteristic aroma, has very prominent antiseptic and anaesthetic properties.

Tanzania, Indonesia, Madagascar, Comoro and Sri Lanka are the major clove exporting countries. Indonesia is the world's biggest producer where it is mainly used in the preparation of 'kretek' cigarettes.

Cloves are used in many cuisines around the world especially in Indian, Arabic, Sri Lankan, Indonesian, and Western cuisines. In India it is used in garam masala, biryani and pickles, in the U.S., cloves are used in meats, salad dressings, and desserts. It is a major contributor to worchestershire sauce seasoning blends. Many German and Chinese also use it to season meat, bread and cookies.

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