Clove

Scientific Name of Plant
Syzygium aromaticum

Description
sweet, but very strong spice obtained as an unopened flower bud of an evergreen tree belonging to the myrtle tree family

Uses and Properties
It can be used whole as a dried bud or it can be ground into a powder and added to a variety of sweet and savory dishes.Cloves are commonly used to flavor baked hams, to be inserted into oranges for holiday celebrations, and to add a seasoned flavor to cookies, meats, curries, sauces, and a variety of other foods.Store cloves in a cool dry area, packaged in an airtight container for up to a year if whole or 3 months if ground. Cloves will begin to loose their strong flavor when stored longer than the 1 year whole or 3 months ground.

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