Question

The cloves, which are used in food preparation are.
(a)Seeds
(b)Leaves
(c)Flower buds
(d)Stem tips

Answer 1

Cloves are a spice that looks like reddish-brown spikes of 1 cm in length with a bulbous top. Cloves are used as a whole or after being ground as they have a very strong and pungent flavor along with the aroma.

Complete answer:
The cloves that are used in food preparation are aromatic flower buds. The flowers are harvested when they turn bright red and then dried. The structure of these flowers consists of a long calyx that terminates into four spreading sepals and the four unopened petals which form a small central ball (bulbous structure). The cloves are obtained from an evergreen tree called the clove tree whose scientific name is Syzygium aromaticum. These trees are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia and are used as a spice

Additional Information: Let us know in detail about cloves.
-The name cloves comes from the word “clou” which means nail in French.
-The flavor of cloves comes from the compound eugenol.
-It tastes sweet, bitter as well as hot when put in the mouth directly.
-Cloves also have medicinal properties and are used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.
-They have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties along with beneficial vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin K, etc.
-Cloves first originated in the Maluku Islands but are grown now in tropical countries like Madagascar, Sri Lanka, India, etc as they need hot and humid conditions.
So, the correct option is ‘Flower buds’.

Note:
-Cloves are used to make garam masala as they add intense warmth to any dish.
-Cloves are a versatile spice that can be used to make drinks as well as dishes that are both sweet and spicy.
-The clove tree grows as tall as 8-12 meters in height with large leaves and crimson flowers grouped in clusters.