Clove Bud, Shelf Life : 18-24 Months (under Proper Storage)

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum.
They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia and are commonly used as a spice. Cloves are commercially harvested primarily in Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
The largest producer of clove bud Pemba Island is just off the coast of Tanzania.
The clove tree is an evergreen that grows up to 8–12 m tall. With large leaves and sanguine flowers grouped in terminal clusters.
The flower buds initially have a pale hue gradually turn green then transition to a bright red when ready for harvest.
Cloves are harvested at 1.5–2.0 cm long and consist of a long calyx that terminates in four spreading sepals and four unopened petals that form a small central ball.
Cloves are used in the cuisine of Asian, African and the Near and Middle East. Lending flavour to meats, curries and marinades as well as complement to fruit. Such as apples, pears or rhubarb.