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Cloves

Cloves are dried unopened clove-tree flower buds, used whole or ground as a warm, sweet, pungent spice in simmering liquids, marinades and other preparations.

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About Cloves

Cloves are the dried unopened flower buds of the clove tree, used whole or ground as a strongly aromatic spice. Whole cloves are added to simmering liquids, marinades and other preparations, then may be removed before serving; ground cloves disperse through a mixture. They are sold as intact buds or as a powder, and these forms differ in how quickly they release flavour.

The dried buds are dark reddish-brown, with a short stem and rounded head. Their flavour is warm, sweet, pungent and slightly numbing, so they are used sparingly. Ground cloves lose aroma more quickly than intact buds, especially after exposure to air, heat and light.

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English

Clove

English

Spices, cloves, ground

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Cloves nutrition & diet

Cloves nutritional value

Reference: Cloves, dried

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
267kcal
Protein
5.2g
Carbs
27.4g
Fat
8.9g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Whole buds and ground cloves differ in serving form and how much spice is incorporated into food; compare the same form and avoid treating an infused preparation as equivalent to consumed spice.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Food Composition Table for Bangladesh (2013) — 07_0005 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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