Spice Mart Whole Cloves are aromatic dried flower buds with sharp, pungent flavour and rich fragrance.  This versatile spice is obtained from the calyx of the blossoms of a species of the myrtle tree in Indonesia. This spice is so potent that only a few cloves are enough to get its distinct flavour.  It is used whole , ground into powder or oil is extracted for relief in toothache. You can use these in meats, curries, and stews. Cloves are an important ingredient of the traditional Indian Garam Masala, tea masala and many other masala mixes. Whole cloves add a new dimension to Middle Eastern, North African, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.