GI Protected · Kerala

Thalanad Cloves

Thalanad, Kozhikode District, Kerala

Thalanad cloves from Kozhikode district in Kerala are among India's finest, with eugenol content (the primary aromatic compound in cloves) significantly higher than Indonesian or Zanzibar commodity cloves. The specific combination of Kerala's monsoon climate, basalt-rich soil, and the traditional drying practices of Thalanad farmers produces a clove with deeper, more complex flavour and higher essential oil yield than any commercially available alternative.

High EugenolKey Marker

Kozhikode, KeralaOrigin

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Why Thalanad Cloves?

Thalanad Cloves vs Standard — the difference

Parameter	Terroir Thalanad Cloves	Standard Indian	Commodity Import
GI Protected Origin	✓ Certified	✗	✗
Farm-level Traceability	✓ GPS tagged	✗	✗
NABL Lab COA	✓ Every batch	Selective	✗
EtO-Free Processing	✓ Steam only	Varies	✗
Eugenol Content %	Superior	Standard	Basic
Essential Oil Yield	Exceptional	Average	Below avg
Flavour Complexity	Full documentation	Limited	None

Benefits

Why buyers choose Thalanad Cloves

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Higher Eugenol Yield

Thalanad cloves have documented eugenol content of 78–88% of essential oil — among the highest of any clove variety. For essential oil manufacturers and luxury confectioners, this directly translates to cost efficiency and more intense flavour per gram.

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Craft Confectionery Premium

Premium chocolate makers, artisan spiced wine producers, and luxury gin distilleries specifically seek high-eugenol cloves for intensity and character. Thalanad's documented premium over Zanzibar commodity cloves is well-established in the European specialty food market.

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Kerala Spice Heritage

Cloves have been cultivated in Kerala for over 1,000 years. The Thalanad growing region has been producing this variety using traditional methods since the earliest recorded spice trade — a provenance story as old as global commerce itself.

Medicinal & Wellness Properties

Traditional use, modern validation

Note: Medicinal claims are based on published scientific literature and traditional use documentation. Health claims for product labels must comply with applicable regulations in the destination country.