Salteen Ingredient Knowledge Base
Laung (Cloves)
लौंग
लौंग — थोड़ी सी, पर पूरे पकवान में जान डाल दे। Intensely aromatic cloves — used sparingly but felt in every preparation they touch.
Hindi Name
लौंग
Type
Spice
Origin
Kerala, India
Season
Year-Round
Taste
Warm and Pungent
Category
The Salteen Story
लौंग — थोड़ी, पर असरदार। A single clove can perfume an entire preparation — used with precision in Salteen's spice blends.
Laung is one of those spices that demands respect through restraint. One clove too many in a preparation and the eugenol — the intensely aromatic volatile compound — overwhelms everything. Used precisely, it adds a warm, slightly medicinal depth that elevates the entire spice blend.
At Salteen, we use laung in our warming spice mixes for certain pickle preparations and in our laddus and thekua where a hint of clove complexity complements cardamom and cinnamon beautifully. We also use whole cloves in certain pickle preparations where the slow infusion of clove oil into mustard oil over weeks creates a beautifully complex base.
Laung is also one of the most potent natural analgesics known — which is why a clove pressed against a toothache is a remedy as old as Indian civilization itself.
With cloves, less is always more. One whole clove in a laddu spice blend provides the warmth of an entire winter — used with a heavy hand, it simply ruins everything.
— Salteen, Banaras Ka SwadTaste Profile
The Flavour of Laung (Cloves)
Why It Matters
Health Benefits
Cloves are one of the highest antioxidant-scoring foods on the ORAC scale — and their eugenol content gives them exceptional medicinal properties.
Natural Analgesic
Eugenol in cloves is a powerful natural pain reliever — used in dentistry as a topical anaesthetic and traditionally for toothache.
Highest Antioxidant
Among the top foods globally for antioxidant content — eugenol is one of the most potent antioxidant compounds in the plant kingdom.
Antimicrobial
Eugenol demonstrates strong antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of bacteria and fungi.
Liver Protective
Research shows eugenol helps protect liver cells from oxidative stress and fatty liver disease.
Note: The above reflects traditional and general nutritional knowledge. Consult a healthcare professional for personal dietary advice.
Farm to Jar
Where It Comes From
🌿 Kerala Clove Farms
Indian cloves come primarily from Kerala and the Nilgiris region — where the humid tropical climate produces highly aromatic, eugenol-rich flower buds. We source whole cloves from Kerala suppliers, selecting plump, dark brown buds with intact stems — a direct indicator of freshness and maximum essential oil content.
In Your Salteen Kitchen
Used In
Cloves are used in small, precise quantities in Salteen's warming spice mixes, certain pickle preparations, and sweet laddu blends. Their intensity means they are always used sparingly.
In Brief
Kerala whole cloves — used sparingly but powerfully in Salteen's warming spice mixes and laddus for intense aromatic depth.
— Salteen Ingredient Description