Property | Specification |
Shape | Small, nail-like, with a stem and a bulbous head |
Size | 1 to 2 cm in length |
Color | Brown to dark brown |
Weight | 0.1 to 0.2 g per clove |
Texture | Hard and brittle |
Moisture Content | 12% to 14% |
Volatile Oil Content | 15% to 20% (mainly eugenol) |
Taste | Strong, pungent, and aromatic |
Odor | Strong, spicy, and sweet |