Loong Desi
· Common Name: Loong Desi
· English Name: Clove
· Urdu Name: دیسی لونگ
· Scientific Name: Eugenia aromatica
· Halal
· Vegetarian
Description
Loong is an aromatic, dried flower bud known for its strong, pungent, and warm flavor. It is a versatile spice used in cooking worldwide, particularly in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern dishes. Its characteristic flavor and aroma are primarily due to its chemical compound called eugenol, which is also responsible for many of its traditional medicinal uses. It is perfect for tea, adding depth to curries and biryanis, baking, or used in traditional remedies for its warming properties. It offers numerous health benefits, primarily due to its high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties, which protect against oxidative stress and inflammation. Itso possesses antimicrobial, analgesic, and anticancer properties, contributing to oral health, digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and potentially lowering the risk of chronic diseases.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
3 cloves (2 grams) are used in cooking or tea. It contains 6 calories.
Key Nutrients in 2 Grams Loong
The exact content can vary based on variety, growing conditions, and process methodology. The overall amount is as follows.
· Carbohydrates: 1.4 grams.
· Dietary fiber: 0.7 gram.
· Total fat: 0.3 gram.
· Protein: 0.1 gram.
· Vitamin K: 3 micrograms.
· Vitamin C: 0.2 milligram.
· Vitamin E: 0.19 milligram.
· Vitamin B2: 4 micrograms.
· Vitamin B3: 66 micrograms.
· Vitamin B6: 0.01 milligrams.
· Vitamin B9: 0.05 micrograms.
· Manganese: 1.26 milligrams.
· Calcium: 13.6 milligrams.
· Potassium: 21.4 milligrams.
· Magnesium: 5.5 milligrams.
· Sodium: 5.8 milligrams.
· Iron: 0.3 milligrams.
· Phosphorus: 2.2 milligrams.
· Zinc: 0.05 milligram.
· Copper: 0.01 milligram.
· Selenium: 0.15 microgram.
· Eugenol: 293 milligrams.
· β-caryophyllene: 30 milligrams.
· Eugenyl acetate: 0.08 grams
· α-humulene: 0.4 milligrams.
