: <p><b><font color="#bd9400">Origin / Source:</font></b> Indonesia (Java, Maluku, Sulawesi, multiple suppliers available)</p><p><b><font color="#bd9400">Shelf Life: </font></b>Approximately 3 to 5 years under proper storage conditions, with its aroma becoming deeper and more intense over time due to its high essential oil content.</p><p>Sourced from Java, Maluku, and Sulawesi, Indonesian cloves are known for their warm, intensely aromatic profile and high essential oil content. With a naturally sweet and spicy character, they are widely valued in global markets.</p><p>When properly dried and stored, cloves maintain their quality over time and develop a more rounded aroma, making them a stable and reliable commodity for international trade.
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DISCLAIMER:
The following table represents our Standard Export Grade specifications for whole dried cloves. We maintain a tiered grading system (e.g., Grade AB6, Lal Pari, Hand-Picked) to accommodate various industrial needs.
Depending on your specific request, parameters such as moisture levels, stem content, and volatile oil concentration can be adjusted or standardized for your batch.
Global Trader�s Insights on Indonesian Cloves:
? The "Vintage" Spice: Unlike most spices that degrade after a year, Indonesian Cloves are a long-term asset. Thanks to their massive essential oil density, they act as a "time-capsule." When stored in cool, dry conditions, they remain potent for 3 to 5 years, with the aroma actually becoming deeper, darker, and more intense as the oils settle.
? The "Eugenol" Gold Standard: While many global origins offer cloves, Indonesian Cengkeh is prized by the pharmaceutical and fragrance industries for its exceptionally high Eugenol content (up to 20%). This active compound is the "engine" behind the clove�s medicinal potency and signature numbing effect.
? The "Lal Pari" Aesthetic: In the high-end retail market, visual perfection is currency. Our Lal Pari (Red Dragon) grade is hand-selected for its vibrant reddish-brown hue and intact heads. For a global trader, this grade represents the peak of "shelf-appeal" for premium spice boutiques.
? The "Head-On" Quality Metric: Global traders look for "intact heads" as a sign of professional handling. A clove with its head intact acts as a seal for its internal oils; our AB6 Premium Grade is strictly sorted to ensure minimal "headless" cloves, guaranteeing maximum flavor retention for the end-user.
? Industrial Versatility: Beyond the kitchen, Indonesian cloves are the backbone of the global Kretek (clove cigarette) industry and a vital raw material for dental anesthetics and natural preservatives. Sourcing from Indonesia means you are tapping into the world�s most robust and consistent supply chain.
