Cloves are originally only native to a tiny group of islands near Indonesia, though they are now grown around the world. During the peak of the Age of Exploration, various European nations battled each other over control for these Spice Islands, which were the only place in the world one could find precious cloves and nutmeg. We grind cloves in small batches every week, for an incredibly strong flavor. The essential oil, eugenol, is responsible for the bitter, numbing flavor in cloves. Our high-oil ground cloves are so strong, we highly recommend storing them in glass or ceramic containers. Ingredients: Cloves.
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Holiday in a jar! Open it and say, "WOW, this is strong!" In a good way.
If you need proof of the freshness of spices from The Spice House compared to any other source, just buy the ground cloves and keep them in a jar with a plastic lid. Little did I know when I made my first purchase 20 years ago, that freshly ground cloves have a very high oil content, and the vapors from that oil can melt certain plastics over time. When their product descriptions point out how committed they are to the best and the freshest, they are serious. And there is a bonus to this high level of freshness - less product is needed to obtain a better quality of flavor compared to other sources.
One of my all time favorite spices. It has the ability to bring back fond memories of holiday foods but I use it year round. You have exceptional quality and I love everything I have purchased. Formerly a Penzeys user but now I have found you!
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