Clove Flavour Oil is an oil-soluble flavouring that gives your recipes the warm, spicy-sweet aroma and taste of clove without you having to grind whole spices. Azlok's Clove Flavour Oil (INCI: Syzygium Aromaticum Flavouring Oil) is made from edible vegetable oil with permitted nature-identical and flavouring substances, and because it is oil-soluble it blends smoothly into fats, batters and confectionery mixes.
What Clove Flavour Oil is used for
Clove is one of those flavours that a little bit of goes a long way. A single drop can turn a plain base into something that tastes festive and full. This flavour oil is designed to carry that signature clove character into a wide range of preparations.
- Ice creams and kulfi: Clove adds a distinctive, memorable note. It pairs beautifully with vanilla, cardamom and dry-fruit bases.
- Candies and toffees: Hard-boiled sweets, lozenges and fudge take clove well.
- Baking: Cakes, cookies, spiced buns and gingerbread-style bakes.
- Savoury cooking: Sauces, soups and salad dressings where a warm spice back-note is wanted.
- General cooking recipes: Anywhere you would normally reach for whole or ground clove but want a cleaner, more even flavour.
It is GMO-free, vegan and alcohol-free, which makes it convenient for a variety of dietary needs and for alcohol-free formulations.
How to use it
The golden rule with any concentrated flavour oil is to start small. Clove is potent, and it is far easier to add more than to fix an over-flavoured batch.
- Start with a single drop per batch, mix thoroughly, then taste and adjust.
- Add it to the fat or oil phase of your recipe (cream, butter, chocolate, batter) since it is oil-soluble and disperses best there.
- In cold preparations like ice cream, stir it into the base before churning or freezing so it distributes evenly.
- In baked goods, mix it into the wet ingredients rather than sprinkling on top, so the aroma is carried through.
Because clove is strong, it works well as a supporting flavour rather than the only star. It shines alongside cinnamon, cardamom, orange and vanilla.
Tips and safety notes
Read the label before you buy for any application. This is a flavouring concentrate, so treat it accordingly.
- Less is more: under-dosing is easily corrected; over-dosing can make food taste medicinal or bitter.
- Keep it away from children and store it out of easy reach.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes; if any splashes, rinse with plenty of water.
- The manufacturer marks a general caution on the pack, so use it only as directed for its intended purpose and follow the dosing on the label.
- Keep the cap tightly closed between uses to prevent the aroma from fading.
Buying and storage
Azlok offers Clove Flavour Oil starting at Rs. 349, with pack sizes ranging from 100 gm right up to bulk 5 KG, 10 KG and 20 KG options, so both home cooks and small food businesses can pick what suits them. It is made in India.
For storage, keep the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Heat and light are the main enemies of any flavour oil — they dull the aroma over time. Stored properly and kept sealed, it has a shelf life of about 2 years. If you buy a large pack, decant a small working bottle so you are not repeatedly opening the main container.
FAQ
Is Clove Flavour Oil the same as clove essential oil?
No. This is a flavouring oil made from edible vegetable oil with permitted flavouring substances and is intended for flavouring applications, whereas clove essential oil is a distilled aromatic oil that is far more concentrated. Always use each product only as labelled.
How much Clove Flavour Oil should I add to a recipe?
Start with a single drop per batch, mix well, taste, and add more only if needed. Clove is a strong flavour, so a conservative approach gives the best result.
Is it vegan and alcohol-free?
Yes. It contains no animal-derived ingredients, is GMO-free, and is alcohol-free, so it suits vegan and alcohol-free preparations.
Can I use it in cold preparations like ice cream?
Yes. Being oil-soluble, it blends into cream and other fat-based bases. Stir it in evenly before freezing or churning for a consistent flavour.
How long does it last once opened?
When stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and kept tightly sealed, it keeps for around two years. Reseal after every use to protect the aroma.