{"product_id":"whole-cloves","title":"Whole Cloves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSyzygium aromaticum\u003c\/em\u003e · Whole Dried Flower Buds · Aromatic Botanical Pantry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly fragrant, warming and wonderfully distinctive, Whole Cloves bring depth to culinary spice blends and traditional home-fragrance rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloves (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium aromaticum\u003c\/em\u003e) are the dried, unopened flower buds of an evergreen tropical tree. Their familiar nail-like shape and intense sweet-spicy aroma make them easy to recognise in the botanical pantry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Whole Cloves are supplied as intact dried buds, retaining their aromatic character until gently crushed or simmered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Flowers from my Meadow, we keep it pure and uncomplicated: whole dried Cloves, carefully packed for cooking, botanical drinks and fragrant kitchen rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a few whole cloves to rice, stewed fruit, marinades, baked desserts, syrups or spiced beverages. Their flavour is intense, so use sparingly and remove the buds before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor aromatic simmer pots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine a few cloves with Cinnamon Bark and dried citrus peel in gently simmering water to fragrance your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in normal culinary amounts rather than concentrated medicinal doses. Do not ingest Clove essential oil; concentrated eugenol can be harmful. If pregnant, breastfeeding, taking blood-thinning medicine or managing a medical condition, ask a healthcare professional before concentrated herbal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g Whole Cloves in a resealable kraft pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore well sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture to preserve their aromatic oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom The Meadow Kitchen: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/orange-clove-simmer-pot\"\u003eOrange \u0026amp; Clove Simmer Pot — a supervised stovetop home-fragrance ritual with cloves, sweet orange peel and cinnamon (not for drinking)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowers from my Meadow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51743681970498,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3537\/6706\/files\/ffmm-whole-cloves-50g-approved-product-hero-01-1080x1080.png?v=1792678396","url":"https:\/\/flowersfrommymeadow.co.za\/products\/whole-cloves","provider":"Flowers from my Meadow ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}