Clove Powder

Clove powder is a finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum). It is known for its strong, sweet, and slightly bitter flavor, widely used in culinary and medicinal applications.

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Description

Use:

  • Culinary: Clove powder is used to flavor meats, curries, and marinades. It is a key ingredient in spice blends like garam masala and pumpkin spice, and is also used in baking (cakes, cookies, pies) and beverages (mulled wine, chai tea).
  • Condiments: Added to sauces, soups, and stews for a warm, aromatic flavor. It can also be sprinkled on fruits and desserts.
  • Medicinal: Traditionally used to relieve toothache, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation. Clove oil, derived from clove powder, is used for its antiseptic properties.

 

Origin:

  • Cloves are native to the Maluku Islands (the Spice Islands) in Indonesia. They have been traded globally since ancient times, significantly influencing the culinary traditions of various cultures around the world.

 

Health Benefits of Clove Powder:

  • Antioxidant Properties: Cloves are rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage.
  • Anti-inflammatory: They have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain.
  • Digestive Health: Cloves are known to improve digestion and reduce stomach issues such as bloating and gas.
  • Oral Health: Clove powder is often used in oral care products for its antibacterial and anesthetic properties, providing relief from toothache and gum infections.
  • Immune Support: The eugenol in cloves has been shown to boost immune function.

 

Indian Name of Clove Powder:

  • Hindi: लौंग पाउडर (Laung Powder)
  • Tamil: கிராம்பு தூள் (Kirambu Thool)
  • Telugu: లవంగ పొడి (Lavanga Podi)
  • Kannada: ಲವಂಗ ಪುಡಿ (Lavanga Pudi)
  • Malayalam: ഗ്രാമ്പു പൊടി (Grampu Podi)
  • Bengali: লবঙ্গ গুঁড়ো (Labanga Guro)
  • Gujarati: લવિંગ પાઉડર (Laving Powder)
  • Marathi: लवंग पूड (Lavang Pood)
  • Odia: ଲବଙ୍ଗ ଗୁଣ୍ଡ (Labanga Gunda)

 

Foreign Name of Clove Powder:

  • French: poudre de clou de girofle
  • German: Nelkenpulver
  • Italian: polvere di chiodi di garofano
  • Spanish: polvo de clavo
  • Portuguese: pó de cravo
  • Dutch: kruidnagelpoeder
  • Russian: гвоздика порошок (gvozdika poroshok)
  • Arabic: مسحوق القرنفل (masḥūq al-qurnufl)
  • Turkish: karanfil tozu