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Whole Cloves

Whole cloves from Yunnan for B2B food, beverage, spice-blending and processing requirements.

  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Spice Blends
  • Processing
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Sample
Available for evaluation
Minimum order
500 kg
Shelf life
24 months

Commercial grade

Whole Cloves — product sheet

Whole cloves from Yunnan for B2B food, beverage, spice-blending and processing requirements.

Minimum specification

Colour
Reddish to dark brown
Whole-bud rate
min 90 %
Stems
max 5 %
Foreign matter
max 0.5 %
Visible mould
None
Total ash, dry basis
max 7 %
Acid-insoluble ash, dry basis
max 0.5 %
Moisture
max 12 %
Volatile oil, dry basis
min 17 ml / 100 g
Crude fibre
max 13 %

Commercial details

Botanical name
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et L.M. Perry
Origin
Yunnan, China
Form
Whole dried flower buds
Typical uses
Food · Beverage · Spice Blends · Processing
Minimum order
500 kg
Packaging
20 kg carton with food-grade PE inner liner; 25 kg option
Shelf life
24 months
Storage
Cool, dry and clean; protect from moisture and strong odours
Buying advice

Best for whole-spice presentation, beverages and blends where strong aroma and intact buds matter. Whole-bud and stem limits are the fastest commercial comparison points.

AssessmentSpread a random sample and record whole buds, stems, colour, head condition, foreign matter and visible defects, followed by moisture and requested analytical checks.

Sample recordSample reference and date, product photographs, inspection checklist and packing photographs.

Technical referencesISO 2254:2004 · GB/T 22300-2008 — current Chinese standard · GB/T 22300-2026 — effective 2026-11-01

Useful questions

How do you assess whole cloves?

Spread a random sample and record whole buds, stems, colour, head condition, foreign matter and visible defects, followed by moisture and requested analytical checks.

Can I request a different specification?

Yes. Share the limits, dimensions, mesh, checks or packing needed for your application.

What is included in the sample record?

The sample reference and date, assessment photographs, requested checks and packing photographs.

PRACTICAL GUIDES

Choose the right form and use it well.