Cloves are one of the most historic and valuable spices in the world spice industry. Indonesia is a country that is famous for having excellent quality spices, one of which is cloves. There are many types of cloves spread across the Nusantara, Indonesia. However, generally the ones that are famous in Indonesia are AB6 Cloves (Ambon 6) and Asalan (Random) Cloves. So what are the characteristics and uniqueness of these two cloves? What are the uses of these two cloves? Come on, let’s discuss it here.
- AB6 Cloves
AB6 Cloves or known as Ambon 6 cloves are a type of clove originating from the island of Ambon, Indonesia, which has received special treatment from farmers. AB6 Cloves are known to have extraordinary aroma and quality. Its strong, sweet, and spicy aroma makes it one of the main choices for various purposes such as food, drinks, traditional medicines and other industries. Therefore, AB6 Cloves are well known as international trade standards to meet company standards in their industrial needs.
One of the distinctive characteristics of AB6 Cloves is that the clove flowers can reach 15-20 millimeters. The distinctive red color of AB6 Cloves is an identifying sign for people who know this type of clove. Additionally, AB6 Cloves are known to have a high content of essential oils, which contribute to their strong aroma and taste.
AB6 Cloves are in great demand for the needs of the food industry, especially in the production of mixed spices, seasonings, sauces, and other dish creations. Apart from that, AB6 Cloves can also be used in the pharmaceutical, health, and other industries.
- Asalan (Random) Cloves
Asalan Cloves can come from Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka and other spice producing countries. In general, Asalan Cloves are still mixed cloves and have not received special treatment by farmers. Asalan cloves have different characteristics from AB6 cloves. One of the main differences is the smaller flower size, around 10 – 15 millimeters. Apart from that, the color tends to be brown, darker than AB6 cloves.
Even though the aroma of Asalan Cloves is not as strong as AB6 Cloves, it still has a characteristic lighter aroma. This makes Asalan Cloves a lot of demand for the clove cigarette, tobacco, snack and beverage industries. Apart from that, the cheaper price is also one of the factors that many people are interested in.
So, if you are interested in these two types of cloves, you can get the products at Nua Nusantara Commodities, OK!
Source:
https://medium.com/@m.alfarid0101/memahami-difference-antara-cengkeh-ab6-dan-asalan-dari-histori-untuk-influence-on-industry-
https://exporthub.id/en/ini-dia-besar-dan-jen-cengkeh-yang-berpeluang-di-pasar-global/