Clove Powder

Clove Powder is ground form from the cloves, which are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to eastern Indonesian. The Major producers of Cloves are India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.

Description:

The Clove Powder is derived from the cloves. The Powder can be prepared by roasting the whole cloves and then grind them into a fine powder. The Powder has a sweetly pungent, astringent, and strong aromatic flavor. The Powder is used for marinades, stews, or soups.

Storage:

Clove Powder can be stored in an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Then, they will retain their flavor for about one year.

Uses:

The Clove Powder has a warm, sweet, and pungent flavor and used in several cuisines including Asian, African, and the Middle East Countries. They are used to add flavor to meat, curries, soups, stew, and Marinades, as well as fruit such as apples, oranges, plums, and pears.

Health Benefits:

There are many Health’s Benefits mentioned below,

• Improve Digestion
• Prevent Cancer
• Boost Immune System
• Cure for Oral Disease
• Cure Headaches
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties
• Regulate Blood Pressure
• Protect Liver
• Improve Bone Density
• Control Blood sugar
• Anti-Bacterial properties
• Anti-Mutagenic Properties
• Anti- Microbial Properties

Nutritional Value of Clove Powder :

Nutritional Value of Clove powder contain per 100gms is mentioned below:

Energy                                 323 kcal

Carbohydrates                   61.2 g

Fiber         34.2 g

Fat                                       20.1 g

Protein                                6 g

Vitamins

Vitamin A                           530 IU

Vitamin C                           80.8 mg

Vitamin E                           8.5 mg

Vitamin K                           142 mcg

Thiamin                              0.1 mg

Riboflavin                          0.3 mg

Niacin                                 1.5 mg

Vitamin B6                         0.6 mg

Folate                                 93 mcg

Choline                              37.4 mg

Betaine                               1.4 mg

Minerals

Calcium                               646 mg

Iron                                      8.7 mg

Magnesium                        264 mg

Manganese                         30 mg

Phosphorus                        105 mg

Potassium                          1102 mg

Sodium                               243 mg

Zinc                                     1.1 mg

Copper                               0.3 mg

Selenium                           5.9 mcg

Properties:

Form: Powder

Color: Brownish

Taste:  Sweet and bitter