Question: Which part of the clove plant is used as a spice? (RJ ARO Horti 2015)
Options:
Whole flower
Stigma
Peduncle
Unopened flower bud
✅Explanation:
-Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum).
-These unopened flower buds are harvested before they bloom and then dried, resulting in the familiar spice.
-Eugenol is the primary active compound in cloves, contributing to its aroma, flavor, and potential health benefits.
-Cloves are the aromatic dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum).
-These unopened flower buds are harvested before they bloom and then dried, resulting in the familiar spice.
-Eugenol is the primary active compound in cloves, contributing to its aroma, flavor, and potential health benefits.