Organic Clove Spices – Maubis Trading B.V.

Product Specification – Clove Spices

Parameter	EU Whole Dried Cloves (Hand-Picked / Premium Spice Grade)	EU Ground Clove Powder (Culinary & Food Industry Grade)
1. Brand	Maubis Trading B.V. (Private Label / Fine Spices, Seeds & Agricultural Commodities)	Maubis Trading B.V. (Private Label / Fine Spices, Seeds & Agricultural Commodities)
2. Variants	Whole Dried Clove Buds (Syzygium aromaticum – Hand-Picked CG1 / Lalpari Grade; Sun-Dried Raw Spice)	Pure Ground Clove Powder (Syzygium aromaticum – Machine Cleaned & Finely Milled; Natural Processing)
3. Standard Unit Sizes	10 kg, 25 kg, or 50 kg Net Weight Polypropylene (PP) Woven Bag / Multi-Ply Paper Bag	10 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg Net Weight Multi-Ply Kraft Paper Bag with PE Inner Liner
4. Packaging / Case	Food-grade inner polyethylene (PE) liner inside heavy-duty multi-ply Kraft paper bag or woven PP export sack	High-barrier food-grade inner PE film heat-sealed inside multi-ply sanitary Kraft paper bag or fiber drum
5. Container / Pallet Logistics	24 to 32 Bags per Euro Pallet (800 x 1200 mm) / 600 kg to 800 kg net weight per pallet (11–13 MT per 20ft FCL / 22–24 MT per 40ft HC due to bulk density)	32 to 40 Bags per Euro Pallet (800 x 1200 mm) / 640 kg to 800 kg net weight per pallet (14–16 MT per 20ft FCL / 22–24 MT per 40ft HC)
6. Physical Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown cured flower buds with well-formed head (crown) and stem; strong, warm, highly pungent aromatic aroma and numbing spicy taste	Fine, uniform dark reddish-brown ground spice powder; intense, warm, highly aromatic clove aroma; rich spicy flavor profile
7. Quality Specs / Safety	Purity >= 99.0% – 99.5%; Headless Cloves <= 2.0% – 3.0%; Stems / Foreign Matter <= 0.5% – 1.0%; Moisture Content <= 11.0% – 12.0%; Volatile Essential Oil Content >= 15.0% – 18.0% (v/w); Heavy Metals: Lead <= 2.0 mg/kg, Cadmium <= 1.0 mg/kg, Arsenic <= 1.0 mg/kg; Pesticide Residues & Ethylene Oxide (EtO) fully compliant with EU Regulation (EC) No 396/2005; Aflatoxin B1 <= 5.0 mcg/kg, Total Aflatoxins <= 10.0 mcg/kg, Ochratoxin A <= 15.0 mcg/kg; Salmonella Absent in 25 g; Phytosanitary Certificate included; Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher	Purity >= 99.0%; Moisture Content <= 10.0%; Total Ash <= 7.0%; Acid Insoluble Ash <= 0.5%; Volatile Oil Content >= 12.0% – 15.0% (v/w); Sieve Fineness: 95% passing through 60-mesh / 250 micron; Foreign Matter <= 0.5%; Heavy Metals: Lead <= 2.0 mg/kg, Cadmium <= 1.0 mg/kg, Arsenic <= 1.0 mg/kg; Pesticides, Ethylene Oxide (EtO), and Mycotoxins fully compliant with EU Food Safety Standards; Salmonella Absent in 25 g; Phytosanitary Certificate included; Non-GMO, Halal, Kosher
8. Shelf Life	24 to 36 Months (stored in original unopened sacks in a cool, dark, dry warehouse at < 20°C and < 60% relative humidity protected from ambient air humidity, direct sunlight, and strong odor transfer)	24 Months (stored in original sealed high-barrier inner bags under climate-controlled dry warehouse conditions at < 20°C and < 60% relative humidity away from light, moisture, and heat)

What Makes Cloves Distinctive

Cloves are the dried, unopened flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree, native to Indonesia and now grown across several tropical regions. Their strong, warm aroma comes from eugenol, a natural compound concentrated in the bud. This same compound gives cloves their signature numbing sensation and sets them apart from milder spices.

Why Organic Certification Matters

Buyers increasingly want proof that spices grow without synthetic pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Organic certification confirms cloves meet these standards from farm to processing. This distinction matters most to health-focused retailers and manufacturers building clean-label products, where ingredient sourcing claims require documented verification rather than simple assurances.

Culinary and Functional Uses

Cloves bring more than flavor to a formulation. Bakers use them in spice blends for holiday and seasonal products. Meat processors rely on their preservative qualities alongside their aromatic profile. Beverage producers infuse cloves into mulled drinks and specialty teas. This range of function keeps cloves relevant across multiple manufacturing categories.

Sourcing Through Maubis Trading B.V.

We source organic cloves directly from certified growers and verify documentation before every shipment. Wholesale buyers partnering with us can expect:

• Bulk organic cloves with verified certification
• Consistent oil content and aroma across batches
• Order volumes scaled to distribution needs
• Packaging designed to protect aroma during transit

Where This Spice Is Used

Organic cloves serve a wide range of commercial buyers, including:

• Spice blend and seasoning manufacturers
• Bakeries and confectionery producers
• Beverage and tea producers
• Health food and specialty retailers

Its organic status opens doors to premium retail segments that standard cloves cannot reach.

Certification and Documentation

Every order includes organic certification, specification sheets, and certificates of analysis on request. This documentation confirms compliance for buyers targeting certified organic product lines, and it also speeds customs clearance at the destination port.

Preserving Aroma Across Long Routes

Cloves lose potency when exposed to heat, light, or prolonged air exposure during shipping. Our logistics team packages each shipment carefully and monitors conditions closely, so cloves arrive with their aroma and oil content intact.

Request Your Organic Clove Quote

Contact Maubis Trading B.V. to discuss your bulk organic clove needs. Share your required volume, certification documents needed, and destination, and we’ll return a clear quote promptly. Certified quality starts with sourcing you can verify.