Clavos de olor are sold as whole dried clove buds and as ground clove powder.
Common net weights listed include 1 ounce, 3.5 ounces, 4 ounces, 6 ounces, 7 ounces, 8 ounces, and 16 ounces.
Listed origins include the Maluku Islands (Indonesia), Kanyakumari in southern India, and commercial harvesting countries such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania.
They are strong, warm, and pungent, with sweet, spicy, and slightly bitter undertones and a rich, aromatic fragrance; some descriptions also note earthy or woodsy notes.
Ground clove entries are generally labeled "Ready to Use," while many whole clove listings are labeled "Ingredient." A few whole-clove products are also marked "Ready to Use," so labeling varies.
Listings state they do not contain any of the nine major allergens and are described as 100% natural, gluten-free, halal- and vegan-friendly, with no coloring, no MSG, no additives, and no artificial flavors or preservatives.
Single-origin descriptions emphasize a high concentration of volatile oils, a bold, spicy warmth, and nuanced undertones such as camphor, pepper, and earthy or woodsy notes.
