Description
TRS Cloves (Laung)
TRS Cloves are premium-quality dried flower buds of the clove tree, known for their intense aroma, pungent taste, and distinctive reddish-brown colour. Originally native to Indonesia, cloves are now an essential spice used in cuisines around the world.
Highly aromatic and powerful in flavour, cloves should be used sparingly to add warmth and depth to both sweet and savoury dishes. They can be used whole or ground, depending on the recipe.
Culinary Uses: Cloves are widely used in Indian dishes such as pulao and biryani, where whole cloves enhance the flavour of rice, and in traditional spice blends like Garam Masala
Masala Chai (Indian spiced tea)
Oriental curries and savoury preparations
Dutch speculaas (spiced shortbread) and traditional dishes like hachee
Baked goods, such as apple pie,e for added warmth and richness
Mulled wine is a comforting, aromatic drink
Their bold flavour adds depth, sweetness, and a slightly peppery warmth to recipes.
Traditional Benefits
Cloves have long been valued in traditional practices for their natural properties:
Contain antioxidants that help fight free radicals
Known for its strong antiseptic and antibacterial properties
Traditionally used to support immune health
Often used in home remedies for toothache and mild headaches
Mulled wine with cloves is traditionally believed to promote relaxation and better sleep
For tooth discomfort, a whole clove may be gently chewed, or diluted clove oil applied externally to the affected area.
Storage
To maintain freshness and fragrance, store cloves in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
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