Size: 9mm-12mmMoisture: 10% maxTotal Ash: 7% maxAcid insoluble ash: 1% maxStem colour: BrownCloves are a kind of spice used in cuisines all over the world. It is an aromatic dried flower bud. It has a strong taste and smell and is therefore, mostly used as a flavor in curries, meat or sweet dishes like fruits pies. You can also use it in the preparation of soups, barbeque sauces or to make pickles.