Description

Description

Clove Powder, being a very strong spice, should be used sparingly and stored carefully so it doesnt lose its characteristic aroma or flavor. It is a nutrient rich spice, which contains dietary fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, iron, and is a good source of Manganese and vitamin C. The aroma, pungent taste, and many medicinal properties of clove can be credited to its essential oils and its active principle Eugenol. Commonly used worldwide as a toothache reliever and mouth freshener, here are some more ways to incorporate the benefits of clove powder in your life.

They are renowned for providing their uniquely warm, sweet and aromatic taste to ginger bread and pumpkin pie, but they can also make a wonderful addition to split pea and bean soups, baked beans and chili.
The Latin name for cloves is Eugenia caryophyllus.

Uses of Clove Powder

Clove Powder is now found being used in everyday life as a spice as well as a medicine. Here are some come uses of the spice.

1. Food

Clove powder is used to flavor Indian, Mexican, Indonesian and Dutch cuisines. It is an integral part of certain desserts, curries, gravies, garam masala, breads, soups, pickles, sauces, spice, cakes and other baked items.

2. Medicinal

The active components of clove powder make it an excellent antioxidant, antiseptic, local anesthetic, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative, anthelminitic, anti-flatulent anti-inflammatory agent. It increases gastrointestinal motility and increases digestive enzyme secretions and promoted digestion.