Color | White, Purple, Pink, Light Yellow |
Shape | Bulbous, Round, Segmented into Cloves |
Size | 5 cm to 10 cm in diameter (whole bulb) |
Weight | 30 g to 70 g per bulb |
Texture | Firm, Papery, Slightly Oily |
Skin | Thin, Papery, White or Purple-Tinted |
Flavor | Pungent, Spicy, Strong, Earthy |
Aroma | Strong, Sharp, Pungent |
Cloves per Bulb | 8 to 20 cloves per bulb |
Clove Shape | Pointed, Narrow, Long |
Shelf Life | 3 to 6 months (when stored in a cool, dry place) |
Water Content | 58% |