Cloves are highly aromatic, with a strong, sweet-spicy flavor. They are used in both sweet and savory dishes, such as baked goods, compotes, mulled drinks, as well as in meat dishes and marinades.

Cloves are an essential component of many spice blends, including curry and Garam Masala.

In traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, cloves have been used for centuries to support digestion and as a natural remedy.