Cloves Grade A

Cloves are characterized by a dark brown color, a strong, aromatic smell, and a slightly oily surface, with a minimum of 12% volatile oil content and a moisture content of no more than 12%. 

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Description

Cloves of high quality are characterized by a dark brown color, a strong, aromatic smell, and a slightly oily surface, with a minimum of 12% volatile oil content and a moisture content of no more than 12%. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of clove specifications:

Appearance and Quality:
  • Color: Dark brown to reddish-brown, with a slightly oily surface.
  • Size: Uniform size and shape, indicating quality sorting.
  • Aroma: Strong, sweet, and spicy fragrance.
  • Texture: Firm, hard, and aromatic.
  • Moisture Content: 10% to 12% maximum.
  • Foreign Matter: 0.5% to 1% maximum.
  • Stems: 1% to 3% maximum.
  • Damaged/Discolored Cloves: 2% maximum. 
Chemical Characteristics:
  • Volatile Oil Content: 12% to 18% (High Eugenol Content).
  • Eugenol Content: 70% to 85%.
  • Total Ash: 5% to 7% maximum.
  • Acid Insoluble Ash: 1% to 2% maximum. 

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