Ultra International B.V.
Product: Clove Oil
Typical Clove tree in Indonesia
Clove seedlings ready to be planted
Clove steams ready for processing
Clove Oil Indonesia Eugenia caryophyllata
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Description
The crude oil extracted from the leaves, bud and stem of this plant from the Myrtaceae family is steam distilled at the farms and further processed at our facilities to produce various grades of clove oil and its derivatives.
Clove trees are indigenous to Indonesia. Indonesia is also the largest consumer of clove bud, which is primarily used in the kretek cigarette industry. Due to this demand, farmers are using the remaining components of the clove tree to produce leaf and stem oils and their derivatives.
Clove trees thrive well under open conditions at high altitudes where there is a fair distribution of rainfall. Seedlings are planted in the centre of the pits during May and June at the onset of the monsoon and watered regularly.
Within Indonesia Java produces around 70% of all clove whilst Sulawesi has a growing 30% contribution.Clove has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The clove flower has powerful antiseptic qualities making it ideal for all kinds of treatment for cuts, bruises, bites and even fungal infections.
It is heavily used across the dentistry industry for its germicidal properties. As it has a numbing effect it can be used as a mild anaesthetic during procedures or to cure tooth and gum pain. You often smell clove in the air when visiting the dentist.
Clove is also used throughout the aromatherapy world, often to relieve the symptoms of stress as it is a know relaxant. It is also found in blends to aid restful sleep and for those with mild depressions.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllata
- Origin: Indonesia
- Crop Season: May - September
- Plant/part used: Leaves, Bud, Steams
- Method of extraction: Steam Distillation
- TSCA CAS: Leaves 8000-34-8; Buds 8015-97-2; Steams 8015-98-3
- EINECS: 284-638-7
- Appearance: Pale yellow to greenish yellow mobile liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Strong, spicy and penetrating
- Density: Leaves 1.034 -1.048
- Refractive index: Leaves 1.525- 1.535
- Optical rotation: Leaves -3º to 0.0
- Chemical constituents: Eugenol (80 or 85%), Caryophyllene, Alpha humulene, Caryophyllene oxide, Acetyl eugenol
- FEMA: Leaves 2325; Buds 2323; Steams 2328
- IFRA: Restricted by IFRA
- Allergens: Contains allergens
- Fragrance Usage: max. 8%
- Flavour Usage: max. 1200ppm
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Latest Market Information October 24, 2024
The clove market is facing significant pressure due to supply constraints, logistical issues, and rising prices. Demand for cloves remains high, but the availability of raw materials is limited. Clove thrives in warm, tropical climates, but weather forecasts in Indonesia indicate conditions unfavourable for its growth. There is a possibility of a short or absent dry season, which could reduce production volumes. Current yields are already low, and this trend is likely to persist until at least July 2024. Additionally, shipping clove oil is becoming more difficult as transport companies are refusing to handle it due to its strong aroma. These factors have led to a rise in the prices of clove-related products, including clove leaf oil and eugenol.
Market prices : USD 16.50 /kilo -
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