TRS Cloves are whole, dried flower buds from the clove tree, prized for their warm, sweet, and intensely aromatic flavor. These small, nail-shaped buds are rich in natural oils, notably eugenol, which gives cloves their characteristic scent and taste. TRS Cloves are suited to a wide range of culinary uses, bringing depth to savory dishes like curries, rice pilafs, stews, marinades, and pickles, as well as adding warm spice to sweet recipes such as baked goods, spiced fruit, and mulled beverages. Sold as whole buds to retain maximum aroma and flavor, they are a pantry staple in many global cuisines and are carefully packaged to preserve freshness and scent.

To use TRS Cloves, add whole buds early in the cooking process to infuse liquids and sauces, then remove them before serving if desired, or leave them in for visual effect. Grind or crush cloves just before use to release more intense flavor for spice blends, rubs, or baking, and remember that a little goes a long way—ground cloves are more potent than whole. Store cloves in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and sunlight to preserve their aroma; whole cloves retain their flavor significantly longer than ground, remaining aromatic for up to about three years when stored properly.