BIO Spice Cloves whole

May it be sometimes hearty? Here the answer is clearly YES! Because the whole clove is not only in the Christmas baking an indispensable companion. Also in ragouts, roasts, red cabbage or in compotes, the spice provides a whole new dimension of taste. Cloves add the final touch to marinades and many Indian dishes.

Would you have known? Cloves were already a highly sought-after spice in the past. A short germination period and the strict trade monopoly of the Dutch prevented cultivation far away from the so-called spice islands for a long time. It was not until 1796 that the French succeeded in taking cuttings to Mauritius and cultivating them there!