Clove
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
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Variety |
Cloves (Whole) – unopened flower buds |
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Grade |
Hand Picked and Selected (HPS) Grade |
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Major Origin |
Tamil Nadu (Nilgiri Hills), Kerala, Karnataka (some output, though majority is imported from
Indonesia/Sri Lanka to meet demand) |
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Moisture |
~10% |
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Nutritional Highlights (per 100g) |
Essential oil ~15–18% (high eugenol content gives powerful aroma); also contains vitamin K (few µg) and fiber. |
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Pungency / Volatile Content |
very pungent aroma, numbing sensation due to eugenol |
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Other Attributes |
Aromatic Flower Bud: Used in cuisines, perfumes, and medicinally as a natural anesthetic (clove oil for toothache). Indian clove production is limited; however, what is grown domestically (especially in the Nilgiris) is of premium quality with high eugenol. HPS (Hand Picked Selected) cloves are large, whole, with crowns intact, suitable for high-end markets. |
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HS Code |
0907.10 |