Clove extract

Clove extract (CAS 84961-50-2), also known by its botanical designation Caryophylli Flos, is a concentrated plant-derived ingredient obtained from the dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum. FEMA 2322.

Where is Clove extract used?

• Food and beverage: flavoring for spice blends and sauces
• Baked goods, confectionery and meat products: warm, pungent note
• Fragrance and personal care: perfumes and oral care
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical: natural antioxidant to extend shelf life
• It serves as a flavoring agent to mask bitter actives in botanical formulations.

Good to know: Eugenol-rich composition drives flavoring performance and antioxidant functionality. Some suppliers offer standardized extracts normalized to eugenol content.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized extracts normalized to eugenol content
• Organic-certified material for clean-label and natural product lines requiring high purity and traceability