Dried clove stems, used in spice blends and for clove oil extraction. Grades, packing and minimum order are confirmed with the quotation.

Supplied by Bespice from Battaramulla, Colombo. Price on request through the SriLankaExport trade desk.

About clove stems

Clove stems are the small stalks that hold the flower buds of the clove tree, Syzygium aromaticum. They are separated from the buds after drying and sold as their own product. Stems carry less volatile oil than the buds, but share the same characteristic aroma, which comes mainly from eugenol.

In Sri Lanka clove trees grow in the mid-country, mainly in the Kandy, Matale and Kegalle districts. Stems are commonly traded by moisture, volatile oil content and the share of buds or foreign matter mixed in.

Common uses

• Clove stem oil distillation
• Spice blends and ground clove
• Eugenol extraction
• Fragrance and incense

Storage and documents

Store dry and sealed to keep the volatile oil from fading. Importers commonly ask for a certificate of analysis covering moisture, volatile oil, ash and microbiology, plus aflatoxin and pesticide residue results for markets such as the EU, a phytosanitary certificate and a certificate of origin. Exact grade, packing, MOQ and price are confirmed on the quote.

What to include in a quote request

A clear request usually states the form (whole, cut or ground), the grade or specification bought to, such as moisture, volatile oil, density or size limits, the quantity per shipment and how often, the packing (bulk bags, cartons or retail packs), the destination port and the Incoterm, for example FOB Colombo or CIF. Mentioning the food safety standard or residue limits of the destination market helps the supplier confirm the right lot.

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