Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use
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Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use

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Description

Dried Clove Buds, known in TCM as Ding Xiang (丁香), from Syzygium aromaticum, dried flower buds. These whole reddish-brown buds are a classic warming spice and traditional Chinese herb, pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney channels. Commonly used in braising spice blends, marinades, and decoctions, they should be stored in a cool dry place and used as part of a balanced culinary or herbal routine.

Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried clove buds supplied in a 500g resealable bag
  • Botanical source Syzygium aromaticum, dried unopened flower buds
  • Known in TCM as Ding Xiang, a pungent and warming traditional herb
  • Nitrogen-filled packaging helps preserve aroma and freshness
  • Versatile for braising, stewing, spice blends, and herbal decoctions
Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-brown with a hard, oily texture and a strong, warm, spicy aroma. When simmered in braises or decoctions, the flavor is characteristically pungent, warming, and slightly astringent with a lingering aromatic finish.

Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried herb and culinary spice
Chinese Name 丁香
Pinyin Ding Xiang
Botanical Name Syzygium aromaticum
Plant Part Dried flower buds
Net Weight 500g
Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Syzygium Aromaticum Spice for Cooking and Traditional Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Add whole buds to braised meats, stews, and marinades
  • Simmer in herbal decoctions with other warming herbs
  • Infuse into mulled drinks, syrups, and spiced teas
  • Grind into spice blends for curries and baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ding Xiang is traditionally used to warm the middle and support healthy digestion, and it is a familiar ingredient in braising spice mixes such as five-spice and master stock. Traditionally paired with cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan pepper in culinary blends, it has also been simmered alone or with ginger in folk decoctions, especially during colder seasons.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of whole dried clove buds, known in TCM as Ding Xiang, from the Syzygium aromaticum tree. It is sold as a dried culinary spice and traditional herb.

Q: What are its traditional characteristics?

A: In TCM theory, cloves are pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney channels. They are valued as a warming aromatic herb.

Q: How is it commonly used?

A: Whole buds are typically added to braises, stews, and spice blends, or simmered in decoctions. Use sparingly, as the flavor is very concentrated.

Additional information

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Packaging specifications 500g cloves, 250g cloves, Cloves 100g, Cloves 50g

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