These dried flower buds of an evergreen have a strong, aromatic flavor and aroma. Clove must be used sparingly, for they easily overpower other spices.
Level 1
Cloves are equally good in sweet and savory foods, including baked goods, desserts, syrups and preserves, pickling and mulling spices, as well as meat dishes and rices (often combined with cinnamon and cardamom).
BENEFIT
Cloves have been used tonic in traditional Chinese medicine to strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, and aid in digestion.