Mother Clove Mu Ding Xiang Dried Whole Clove Fruit Culinary Spice 500g
$6.76
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Description
Mother Clove, known in TCM as Mu Ding Xiang (母丁香), is the dried fruit of Syzygium aromaticum, offered here as whole dried botanical pieces for culinary use. Traditionally associated with warming properties in Chinese herbal practice, it is commonly used as a spice in hotpot bases, braises, and slow-cooked dishes. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food ingredient and is not intended to replace medication.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried mother clove fruit from Guangxi, China
- Botanical source Syzygium aromaticum, known in TCM as Mu Ding Xiang
- Traditional warming spice used in Chinese culinary practice
- Ideal for hotpot bases, braising, marinades, and slow-cooked dishes
- 500g pack with 36-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool dry place


Quality & Sensory
Typically reddish-brown to dark brown dried fruits with a firm, oval shape and wrinkled surface. The aroma is typically warm, spicy, and clove-like, with a pungent, slightly oily character when crushed or simmered.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried culinary botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 母丁香 |
| Pinyin | Mu Ding Xiang |
| Botanical Name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Plant Part | Dried fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Add to hotpot soup bases for warm spicy depth
- Simmer in braising liquids for meats and poultry
- Include in spice blends for marinades and stews
- Use in slow-cooked dishes and traditional Chinese recipes
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, mother clove is traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispersing cold, and it has long been used in Chinese kitchens as a component of spice sachets for red-braised meats, hotpot, and marinated dishes. It is often paired with star anise, cinnamon bark, and Sichuan pepper in classic braising spice combinations.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is whole dried mother clove fruit, known in TCM as Mu Ding Xiang (母丁香), from Syzygium aromaticum, sourced from Guangxi and sold as a culinary ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming properties, and in cooking it is valued as a warm, aromatic spice for braises, hotpot bases, and spice blends.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: Add whole pieces to hotpot bases, braising liquids, marinades, or slow-cooked dishes, then remove before serving if desired.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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