Description
Whole cloves are the dried flower buds of the clove tree, valued for their strong aroma, high essential oil content, and intense flavour. KP Global Merchant supplies export grade whole cloves sourced from mature, well developed buds that are carefully dried and cleaned to retain natural oil, colour, and pungency. Each lot is processed to ensure uniform size, low breakage, and compliance with international quality and food safety standards.
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Form | Whole dried buds |
| Color | Reddish brown to dark brown |
| Bud Type | Fully matured, unopened buds |
| Size | 12 to 16 mm length |
| Aroma | Strong, characteristic clove aroma |
| Broken Cloves | Max 3 percent |
| Stems and Stalks | Max 2 percent |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1 percent |
| Insect Damage | Nil |
CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | Max 12 percent |
| Volatile Oil Content | Minimum 15 percent |
| Eugenol Content | Minimum 70 percent of total oil |
| Total Ash | Max 8 percent |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1 percent |
MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS
| Parameter | Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | Within export food safety limits |
| Yeast and Mold | Within acceptable limits |
| E. coli | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Aflatoxin | Within permissible export limits |
PROCESSING
Machine cleaned
Air classified
Gravity separated
Hand sorted to remove defective buds
Metal detected
Packed under hygienic conditions
No chemical treatment or artificial polishing
PACKING
5 kg
10 kg
25 kg
Packed in food grade poly lined export cartons or jute bags as per buyer requirement
STORAGE
Store in cool and dry conditions below 25°C and relative humidity below 65 percent
SHELF LIFE
24 months from packing date
