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Eugenol

Eugenol

General Description: Eugenol is a naturally occurring compound found in various essential oils such as clove oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It is known for its aromatic and medicinal properties.
Aroma Description: Eugenol has a sweet, spicy, and clove-like aroma.
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Alternative Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals with alternative use cases

Vanillin

Description Vanillin is a phenolic aldehyde compound that is the primary component of the vanilla bean extract. It is responsible for the characteristic vanilla flavor and scent.

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Clove

Clove
Latin Name: Syzygium aromaticum
Description of Appearance: Clove is a small, reddish-brown flower bud that grows on the Syzygium aromaticum tree. It has a strong, spicy aroma and a pungent taste.
Common Names:
  • Clove
  • Clove Bud

Cinnamon Bark

Cinnamon Bark
Latin Name: Cinnamomum verum
Description of Appearance: Cinnamomum verum is a small evergreen tree with aromatic bark and leaves.
Common Names:
  • Cinnamon Bark

Nutmeg

Nutmeg
Latin Name: Myristica fragrans
Description of Appearance: A tropical evergreen tree that produces two spices - nutmeg and mace. The tree has dark green leaves, small yellow flowers, and produces a fruit that splits to reveal the nutmeg seed inside.
Common Names:
  • Nutmeg
  • Mace