Cloves

In the culinary arts, cloves are a spice made from the flower buds of an evergreen tree called the clove tree.Clove flower buds are harvested, unopened, and then dried. Cloves have a very strong, pungent flavor and aroma. They can be used whole or ground. Whole cloves are shaped like a small spike, usually around one centimeter in length, with a bulbous top.Whole cloves are not eaten, but are used to flavor sauces, soups and rice dishes.

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