Ground cloves 100 g.

In the kitchen of every housewife there are favorite spices that take pride of place. After all, most often, they give dishes not only incredible taste and aroma, but also saturate them with healthy vitamins and minerals.

One of the most popular spices, which is widely used not only in cooking, but also in folk medicine, is cloves. It has an unusual spicy taste and a characteristic pleasant smell. For ease of use, the spice is ground into powder. It is popular among chefs from all cuisines of the world.

The composition of cloves is quite unique. In terms of the content of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, it can easily be compared with any modern vitamin complex. It contains carotene and B vitamins, as well as ascorbic acid, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. In addition, this spice is rich in dietary fiber, which has a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and tannins, which perfectly tone and strengthen the immune system.

Thanks to this composition, cloves have a bactericidal, analgesic, antispasmodic, and wound-healing effect.

Despite the huge number of useful qualities, this spice also has a number of contraindications. Cloves should not be used in the diet of people who suffer from high acidity, stomach ulcers, or hypertension. Contraindications for use are also pregnancy and individual intolerance, which can cause serious allergic reactions.

In cooking, cloves are used to prepare sauces and marinades. And in combination with cinnamon it is widely used in confectionery.