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INGREDIENTSWHOLE CLOVESSpice

Whole Cloves

Spice · Global · Indian · Middle Eastern

The profile is anchored by the compound eugenol, supported by caryophyllene and eugenyl-acetate. On the taste vectors, the bitter axis registers at 1.5, significantly outweighing the spice’s muted sweet and umami contributions. With an aroma intensity of 7.4 within the spice family, the compound concentration remains highly potent.

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01At a glance

RoleSpice

Default yieldUse as purchased

Top cuisines

IndianMiddle Eastern

Key compounds

EugenolCaryophylleneEugenyl-Acetate

02Pairs well with· 8

Ground Cinnamon

Star Anise Pods

Dark Brown Sugar

Complementary·Sweetener

Complementary·Acid

03Sensory profile

Taste· 0–10

Sweet

0.5

Salty

0.1

Sour

0.3

Bitter

1.5

Umami

0.5

Fat

0.5

Heat

0.5

Aroma· 0–10

Spice8.7

clove · black pepper

Texture· 0–10

Juiciness1.0

Softness2.0

Density4.0

Fibrousness3.0

Crispness5.5

Chewiness1.5

aromaticconcentrated

04Aroma compounds· 3

Eugenol Caryophyllene Eugenyl-Acetate

05Techniques that suit it

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06Common forms / preps

01

Whole

Intact buds; ideal for steeping in braises, stocks, mulled liquids, or studded into roasted meats.

02

Ground

Finely milled powder; used in spice blends, spice cakes, gingerbread, and complex curry masalas.

03

Toasted

Lightly dry-pan roasted; intensifies warm aromatic profiles for dry-rub mixtures or complex base aromatics.

04

Infused

Steeped in oil, cream, or vinegar; creates concentrated aromatics for finishing sauces, infused oils, or sweet applications.

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Pairs with (recipe co-occurrence)

allspice0.47 cinnamon0.43 cardamom0.41 nutmeg0.40 apple0.39 mace0.36 bay_leaf0.36anise0.33

Cuisine affinity

South Asian 0.52Mediterranean 0.42Eastern European 0.41Western & Atlantic 0.38Latin American 0.37

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Whole Cloves

Spice · Use as purchased