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What Are Cloves? Cloves are a fragrant spice made from the dried flowers of the clove tree. In the past, spices used to be worth their weight in gold, and cloves were no exception. Native to the Spice Islands near China, cloves spread throughout Europe and Asia during the late Middle Ages as a key part of local cuisine. Today, cloves remain a popular spice that gives many dishes a subtly sweet warmth. Cloves Nutrition Cloves contain a lot of manganese, a mineral that helps your body manage the enzymes that help repair your bones and make hormones. Manganese can also act as an antioxidant that protects your body from harmful free radicals (unstable atoms that cause cell damage). Cloves are also a great source of: Vitamin K Potassium Beta-carotene Eugenol Nutrients per serving One teaspoon of cloves has: Calories: 6 Protein: Less than 1 gram Fat: Less than 1 gram Carbohydrates: 1 gram Fiber: 1 gram Sugar: Less than 1 gram They're a great source of beta-carotene, which helps give clov