4 x Santa Maria Nejlika Hel 15g / 0.5 oz – Whole Cloves for Swedish Christmas Baking & Glögg

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4 x Santa Maria Nejlika Hel 15g / 0.5 oz – Whole Cloves for Swedish Christmas Baking & Glögg

Description

Warm, aromatic and intensely fragrant, 4 x Santa Maria Nejlika Hel 15g / 0.5 oz gives you four bags of whole cloves – one of the classic spices of Swedish Christmas.

Known in Swedish as nejlika or kryddnejlika, whole cloves have a distinctive sweet, warm and slightly sharp aroma. In Sweden, they are especially associated with glögg, pepparkakor and traditional Christmas orange pomanders, but their uses extend far beyond December.

Whole cloves are also widely used in rich stews, sauces, marinades, desserts and international spice blends such as garam masala and Chinese five-spice.

With four bags you receive 60g in total, giving you a generous supply for several batches of glögg, Christmas baking, cooking and seasonal decorations.

Total net weight: 60g / 2.1 oz / 0.13 lb

A Classic Swedish Christmas Spice

Few spices smell quite as much like Christmas as whole cloves.

Together with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, cloves form part of the warm spice profile associated with Swedish Advent and Christmas.

They are traditionally used for:

• Glögg
• Pepparkakor
• Christmas baking
• Spiced drinks
• Orange pomanders
• Festive desserts

Even a small quantity produces a powerful aroma, so 60g of whole cloves gives you plenty for the Christmas season and beyond.

Essential for Homemade Swedish Glögg

Whole cloves are one of the traditional spices used when making Swedish glögg at home.

Combine them with ingredients such as:

• Cinnamon sticks
• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Bitter orange peel
• Raisins

and allow the spices to infuse gently into your chosen glögg base.

Because the cloves are whole rather than ground, they are particularly convenient for infusions. They release their flavour gradually and can simply be strained out before serving.

Perfect for Pepparkakor

Cloves are closely associated with the flavour of Swedish pepparkakor.

Alongside cinnamon and ginger, clove contributes the deeper aromatic warmth that gives Scandinavian gingerbread its characteristic flavour.

Whole cloves can also be freshly ground when required, giving you a particularly intense aroma compared with pre-ground spice that has been open for some time.

A little goes a long way.

Make Traditional Swedish Julapelsiner

Whole cloves are not only used in food during Christmas.

A classic Scandinavian seasonal decoration is the julapelsin – an orange studded with whole cloves.

Press the cloves through the peel in patterns such as:

• Stars
• Hearts
• Spirals
• Lines
• Geometric designs

The combination of fresh orange peel and whole cloves produces a naturally festive fragrance.

Hang the oranges with ribbon or place them in a bowl as part of your Christmas decorations.

With four bags of cloves, there is enough to make several.

Strong, Sweet & Aromatic

Whole cloves are dried flower buds with an exceptionally concentrated flavour.

Their aroma can be described as:

• Warm
• Sweet
• Woody
• Spicy
• Slightly peppery
• Intensely aromatic

Because cloves are so powerful, only a few are usually needed in a recipe.

That makes this 4-pack much more useful than its small overall size might suggest.

Excellent for Slow-Cooked Dishes

Cloves aren't reserved for sweets and Christmas drinks.

Their deep aromatic character works beautifully in savoury cooking, particularly when combined with other warming spices.

Use whole cloves in:

• Beef stews
• Lamb dishes
• Braised meats
• Slow-cooked sauces
• Marinades
• Rice dishes
• Spiced broths

Add them during cooking and remove before serving.

A Familiar Spice Around the World

Cloves are important in cuisines far beyond Scandinavia.

They are frequently used in cooking across:

• India
• Southeast Asia
• China
• The Middle East
• Africa
• The Mediterranean

They also appear in well-known spice blends such as garam masala and Chinese five-spice.

This makes them one of those pantry spices that can move effortlessly from Swedish Christmas glögg to a completely different dinner the following day.

Whole Cloves Keep Their Aroma Longer

Whole spices generally retain their aroma longer than pre-ground versions.

Keeping the cloves intact until you need them helps preserve their fragrant essential oils.

Use them whole for infusions and stews, or grind only the amount required for baking.

For the best flavour, keep the packages:

• Dry
• Cool
• Away from direct sunlight
• Properly sealed

Naturally Vegan

Santa Maria Nejlika Hel contains just one ingredient:

Cloves.

There are no additional flavourings, colours or other ingredients.

The product is naturally suitable for a vegan diet.

Four Bags – 60g in Total

Each package contains:

• 15g
• 0.5 oz
• 0.03 lb

With this 4-pack you receive:

• 4 individual bags
• 60g total
• 2.1 oz / 0.13 lb total
• Whole dried cloves
• No added ingredients
• Perfect for glögg, baking, cooking and Christmas decorations

Package Includes

• 4 x Santa Maria Nejlika Hel
• 15g / 0.5 oz per bag
• 60g / 2.1 oz / 0.13 lb total
• Whole cloves
• Sweet, warm & aromatic flavour
• Perfect for Swedish glögg
• Excellent for pepparkakor
• Ideal for Christmas orange pomanders
• Suitable for sweet & savoury cooking

Ingredients

Cloves.

That's it.

No additional ingredients are listed.

The product is naturally vegan.

Recipes and packaging information may occasionally be updated by the manufacturer. Always check the original package for the latest information.

Nutritional Information per 100g

• Energy: 1578 kJ / 381 kcal
• Fat: 20g
• of which saturated fat: 5.4g
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• of which sugars: 2.4g
• Fibre: 34g
• Protein: 6g
• Salt: 0.61g

Because cloves are used in very small quantities, the nutritional contribution of a typical serving is minimal.

Product Details

• Product: Nejlika Hel
• English name: Whole Cloves
• Brand: Santa Maria
• Type: Whole dried spice
• Quantity: 4 bags
• Net weight per bag: 15g / 0.5 oz
• Total net weight: 60g / 2.1 oz / 0.13 lb
• Ingredients: 100% cloves
• Form: Whole cloves
• Suitable for: Glögg, baking, stews, spice blends & Christmas decorations
• Vegan: Yes
• Country of manufacture / origin: Indonesia
• Supplier: Santa Maria AB
• Supplier article number: 100462
• EAN / GTIN / Barcode per bag: 7311311004629
• Outer case GTIN: 17311311004626

Storage

Store in a cool, dry and dark place to preserve the aroma for as long as possible.

Recommended storage temperature:

5°C–25°C / 41°F–77°F

Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Close the bags carefully after opening or transfer the cloves to an airtight spice container.

The original packaging can be sorted as plastic packaging where local recycling facilities allow.

Worldwide Tracked Shipping from Sweden

Your order is packed in Sweden and shipped using tracked international delivery.

We ship worldwide wherever our carriers and destination regulations allow.

No additional import fees or tariffs for US customers.

Why Choose Swedish Cravings?

At Swedish Cravings, some Christmas products are large boxes of chocolate.

Others weigh only 15 grams but somehow make the whole kitchen smell like December.

With 4 x Santa Maria Nejlika Hel 15g, you receive 60g of whole cloves – enough for homemade glögg, pepparkakor, winter cooking and several traditional clove-studded Christmas oranges.

Add cinnamon.

Add cardamom.

Warm the glögg.

And suddenly the house smells exactly like Swedish Christmas.