Description

What is Cloves Sweeping?

Cloves Sweeping refers to the residual material collected during the cleaning and sorting process of whole cloves. As cloves are graded for export quality, the broken buds, fine dust, and Cloves Stems that separate out are gathered as “sweeping.” While this material does not meet the visual standards required for whole clove sales, it retains a concentrated aromatic character since the essential oil content is largely unaffected by size or shape.

This makes Cloves Sweeping a practical, economical choice for buyers whose end use depends on scent and flavor rather than appearance.

Composition

Cloves Sweeping typically consists of:

• Broken clove buds
• Fine clove dust
• Cloves Stems and small stem fragments
• Trace foreign matter removed during further screening on request

Why Choose Madagascar Cloves Sweeping?

Madagascar is globally recognized for producing some of the most aromatic cloves due to its favorable climate and soil conditions. Even in byproduct form, Cloves Sweeping sourced from Madagascar carries the same rich, warm, and pungent aroma the region’s cloves are known for, making it a preferred raw material for exporters supplying oil distillers and manufacturers worldwide.

Uses of Cloves Sweeping

Industrial & Extraction Uses:

• Clove Oil Extraction: Cloves Sweeping, being rich in eugenol, is a preferred input for steam distillation to produce clove oil.
• Cloves Stems Processing: The stem content within the sweeping is often separately processed for stem oil, valued in the fragrance and flavor industry.

Other Applications:

• Incense & Potpourri: Ground sweeping and stems add natural fragrance to incense sticks and potpourri blends.
• Animal Feed Additives: In some regions, processed clove sweeping is used as a natural feed flavor enhancer.
• Composting & Agricultural Use: Leftover plant matter can be repurposed as organic mulch or composting material.

How To Order Cloves Sweeping

For bulk purchases, contact our team for tailored pricing and shipping options:

• Email us at robustmadagascar@gmail.com
• Visit our inquiry page at robustmadagascar.com/contact
• Message us directly on WhatsApp at +261 380539632