Food to Live’s Organic Clove Powder is a super flavorful spice obtained by grounding dry clove flower pods. Its earthy and strong taste instantly gives your meals an intense warm fragrance, while its nutritional value provides amazing benefits for your health.
Nutritional Value
Organic Powdered Cloves are rich in vitamins, minerals, and free radical-fighting antioxidants. However, this spice takes a special popularity for its Eugenol content. Eugenol, also known as clove oil, is a natural flavorful extract that is linked to anti-inflammatory properties. Besides, this powder is packed with beta-carotene, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Potassium. Overall, Organic Ground Cloves may help improve digestion, fight bacterial infections, and even relieve tooth pain. Non-official recommendations say that it is safe to consume up to 1 teaspoon a day, but it’s always better to consult with your physician first. Bear in mind that the recommended dosage should not be exceeded.
Culinary Versatility
Organic Clove Powder is used for seasoning meat, sauces, marinades, and curry. Its closest substitutes are cardamom, allspice, mace, cinnamon, and nutmeg. What’s fascinating is that not only are these spices interchangeable but when mixed, they also complement each other’s flavors. For example, Organic Clove Powder pairs great with cinnamon and nutmeg in pastries, or hot beverages like mulled wine, chai lattes, and hot chocolate. To make the infamous clove tea, stir-in a ¾ teaspoon of clove powder into boiling water and let it cool. Moreover, you can create a homemade clove hair conditioner – all you need is 2 tsp of clove powder and ½ cup of olive oil. To make a DIY clove face mask, mix clove powder with honey and lemon juice, voila!
Storage Tips
If stored properly, Organic Clove Powder bulk preserves its freshness for up to 1.5 years. Store in a cool dry and dark place in a glass or ceramic container or original packaging.
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