About
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics. Cloves are available throughout the year owing to different harvest seasons across various countries.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
herbal×17
green×17
sharp×16
floral×14
pungent×14
spicy×13
earthy×14
ethereal×14
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersweetsourumami
Composition
60 compounds predicted — inferred from related foods, not directly measured
predicted composition — no direct measurement on record for this foodMolecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
The Geist can be wrong. Some flavor, taste, and pairing values are model-predicted, not lab-measured.