 | Syzygium aromaticum
About Cloves
Cloves are an aromatic flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum an evergreen tree in the Myrtaceae family which is native to Indonesia . Despite finding their way into historical usage all over the world from India to Europe, until modern times, clove trees grew only on “the Spice Islands‘ of Maluku. Being native to the Maluku Islands (the Moluccas) cloves have been highly sought after and traded since ancient times and are commonly used as a culinary spice and in medicine. The spice was highly desirable and hard to get making it expensive and highly sought after. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons in different countries. They are commonly sold in a dried form that can be stored for some time.
The name clove is derived from the French word “clou” which means nail and likely refers to the shape of the dried clove bud. Cloves are often pressed into foods or fruits like nails when the clove flavor is desired in the food. Cloves are also often associated with protection. |
Artist/Author: Joe Tilson
Date: Wednesday July 21, 2021 9:19:40 am |
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