What is Cloves

The dried flower buds of Syzygium aromaticum, a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia.

The buds are harvested when they reach the mature pink stage—just before blooming—and then sun-dried until they turn dark brown. Cloves have been central to Indonesian spice trade for centuries.

Clove trees generally begin commercial production several years after planting. Harvest timing varies by growing region, rainfall and local conditions; buds are often picked in several rounds as they mature.

Indonesian cloves are valued for:

• Higher eugenol / volatile oil potential
• Strong, rich aromatic profile
• Consistent appearance when properly graded
• Established international demand

Understanding Indonesian clove grades

Terms such as Lal Pari, HPS, AB6 and FAQ are used in the Indonesian trade. Exact specifications depend on origin, supplier and buyer requirements; grades should be confirmed against a shipment sample and agreed specification.

General Uses

Cloves are used across food, fragrance and other industries.

Cooking & Baking

Oral Care Products

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Aromatherapy & Fragrance

What is Long Pepper

Long pepper is harvested from the Piper longum plant. It is used as a spice and seasoning, and its taste is hotter than black, green or white pepper. It also has a distinct earthiness and a numbing aftertaste.

It can replace black pepper in almost any recipe. Cooks add it to spice blends, and it works especially well in stews and slow-cooked dishes, where its flavour has time to develop.

What is Nutmeg

A warm, fragrant seed native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, and one of the most valuable and historic spices in the world.

Nutmeg is the dried seed of Myristica fragrans, an evergreen tree whose yellow fruit holds a hard seed wrapped in a bright red covering called mace. The tree is rich in essential oils, which give nutmeg its distinct aroma. As the seed matures it becomes firm and brown.

Indonesia is the historical home of nutmeg, especially the Banda Islands in Maluku. For centuries these islands were the centre of the global spice trade, and merchants from Asia, the Middle East and Europe came for nutmeg as early as the 12th century. Today Indonesia is still one of the leading producers of quality nutmeg.

Indonesian nutmeg stands out for:

• Higher volatile oil content
• A rich and strong aromatic profile
• Consistent properties when properly sorted and graded
• Recognition worldwide as a benchmark for premium nutmeg

CV Garudea supplies Indonesian nutmeg in bulk to wholesalers and manufacturers. We handle sourcing, grading, quality checks and export paperwork for each order.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Cooking Spices

Beverage

Perfume Making Ingredients

Cosmetic

Flavouring

Medicines

What is Mace

The dried outer layer of the nutmeg seed, from the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It is known for its warm aroma and premium value.

Mace (also called fuli) is the bright red, net-like covering that wraps the seed of Myristica fragrans, the nutmeg fruit. When it is dried, this thin layer turns golden orange and gives off a distinct natural aroma. Mace and nutmeg come from the same fruit, but mace is the outer layer that protects the nutmeg seed inside.

Mace comes from the Banda Islands in Maluku, Indonesia’s historic spice centre. It has been prized for centuries and was once traded around the world alongside nutmeg. Its look, aroma and quality depend on how ripe the fruit is when harvested and on the fertile soil of Indonesia’s spice-growing regions.

Indonesian mace is valued for:

• A rich volatile oil content, which gives its characteristic aroma and flavour
• A distinctive, warm and aromatic profile
• Careful sorting and grading for more consistent quality
• A well-established reputation as a high-quality origin in the global mace market

CV Garudea supplies Indonesian mace in bulk to wholesalers and manufacturers. We handle sourcing, grading, quality checks and export paperwork for each order.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Baking & Confectionery

Creamy Sauces & Soups

Spice Blends & Curries

Herbal Teas & Tonics

What is Desiccated Coconut

Desiccated coconut is the grated, shredded or otherwise processed white kernel of the mature coconut. The kernel is cleaned of its brown skin (testa) and then dried to a very low moisture content. The dry product keeps for a long time and has an even texture, which makes it a key ingredient in bakery goods, confectionery, snacks and other food products.

Our desiccated coconut comes from Indonesian coconut plantations. The coconuts are harvested when fully mature, for the best flavour, natural sweetness and texture. The kernels are then processed carefully and dried under controlled conditions that keep their natural aroma and nutritional value. We combine traditional harvesting and processing methods with modern quality standards, and we aim for every batch to meet food safety and quality requirements. It is available in fine and medium grades and suits a wide range of recipes.

CV Garudea supplies desiccated coconut in bulk to food manufacturers and wholesalers, and handles quality checks and export paperwork for each order.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Baking

Cereals and Snacks

Soups and Stews

Curries and Sauces

Dessert Topping

Candy and Confections

What is Betel Nut

The dried seed of the areca palm, traditionally chewed as a mouth freshener, often together with piper betel leaves and edible lime.

Betel nut, also called areca nut, comes from the Areca catechu palm, which grows in humid tropical regions. It has been used for a very long time, mostly in South and Southeast Asia, and chewing it is a common custom in many Asian cultures. It is used fresh or dried, fermented, or after boiling, baking or roasting. Betel nut contains compounds with a mild stimulant effect, so it is not suitable for everyone, and the rules on its import and sale differ from country to country.

The palm bears fruit throughout the year. In Indonesia, harvest usually peaks in the dry season, when the weather allows good ripening and sun-drying. Farmers pick the nuts when they turn from orange to red, which shows they are fully mature, and then process them as whole dried nuts or split kernels, depending on market demand. In key producing regions such as Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, harvesting is done by hand so the best nuts can be selected. Year-round availability with seasonal peaks gives a steady supply for both domestic use and export.

Indonesian betel nut stands out for its quality and suitability for bulk trade:

• Carefully selected and properly graded
• Consistent size, colour and physical characteristics
• Properly dried for stable storage and handling
• Reliable quality for wholesalers, traders and manufacturers
• Sourced from established growing regions in Indonesia

CV Garudea supplies Indonesian betel nut in bulk to wholesalers, traders and manufacturers. Product specifications are tailored to buyer requirements, and we handle export documentation and logistics coordination for a smooth shipment.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Oral Care Industry

Stimulant

Traditional Medicine

Cultural & Social Tradition

What is Vanilla

Cured vanilla pods of Vanilla planifolia, grown and harvested on selected vanilla plants in Indonesia, known for a naturally sweet, authentic vanilla aroma with high vanillin content.

Vanilla is one of Indonesia’s most treasured spices and a jewel of its agricultural exports. The plant is a climbing vine that grows long green pods, which are harvested and cured to bring out their characteristic aroma. Vanilla originally came from Mexico, but it is now grown in the major tropical regions, and Indonesia is one of the largest producers, with Planifolia and Tahiti types valued for their strong, natural fragrance.

In Indonesia, vanilla beans usually reach maturity 6 to 9 months after pollination. The pods are picked one by one, once they turn from dark green to light green with a slight yellow tint, which shows they are fully mature. Harvest does not happen all at once: farmers visit the vines several times a week, because flowering and ripening happen gradually. In most producing regions the main harvest falls between May and August, depending on local climate and altitude.

CV Garudea supplies Indonesian vanilla beans in sorted and graded lots, and handles quality checks and export paperwork for each order.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Flavouring Agent

Yogurt and Dairy Products

Food and Beverages

Perfume and Cosmetics

What is Cinnamon

The aromatic bark of trees in the genus Cinnamomum, valued for its warm, sweet-spicy flavour and natural essential oils.

The bark is harvested, dried and rolled into quills, or ground into powder, and is used all over the world. Cinnamon is one of the oldest traded spices and has long been prized for its fragrance and rarity.

Indonesian cinnamon, known as Java cassia and Korintje cassia, comes from the bark of the trunks of Cinnamomum burmannii, a tree of the Lauraceae family. It is sold as thin or thick scraped single and double quills of a reddish-brown colour. In Indonesia, especially in regions such as Kerinci Regency in Jambi Province, the trees can be harvested after about 5 to 7 years of growth. The bark is usually harvested in the wetter months, when it peels more easily, and on many local plantations the main harvest runs from September to February.

CV Garudea supplies Indonesian cassia cinnamon in bulk to wholesalers and manufacturers. We handle sorting, grading, quality checks and export paperwork for each order.

General Uses

Widely used across industries worldwide for its versatility and natural benefits.

Culinary

Cosmetic and Personal Care

Herbal & Pharmaceutical

Essential Oil