What is a Clove?
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum.
They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics.
Where Can I Buy Cloves In South Africa?
Atlas Trading Company
Address: 104 Wale St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:15 pm
Phone: +27 21 423 4361
The Spice Emporium Durban
Address: 33 Monty Naicker Rd, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 31 332 5888
Lalla’s the Spice King
Address: 84 Cottrell St, Korsten, Gqeberha, 6020, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 41 451 2485
Woolworths Fleurdal Mall
Address: Vereeniging Dr, Fauna, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 51 502 6500
Woolworths food, North Cape Mall
Address: North Cape Mall, 62 Memorial Rd, Royldene, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 7 pm
Phone: +27 53 836 1380
What is cloves in South Africa?
Cloves are aromatic dried flower buds with a warm & intense flavour and are an essential ingredient in a bouquet garni. It is used to flavour stocks, stews, casserole & soups. It also enhances the flavours of butternut, pumpkin & sweet potato. Remove after cooking.
Are cloves costly?
The harvesting of cloves is a skill. The tree branches are delicate, making them dangerous to climb, and each bud must be separated by hand.
Whole families work together during the harvest. These two reasons alone help to explain the high price of this much sought-after spice.
How much is a clove?
about 1 teaspoon
A clove of garlic is one individual lobe within a head of garlic. Cloves of garlic can vary in size and there is about 1 teaspoon per clove. Garlic powder can be used in place of cloves of garlic, but less should be used as the powder has a stronger flavor.