Spice
CG1
A tier
CG1 is a commercial clove grade code used in trade for higher-quality whole buds—typically fuller heads, better colour, and higher essential oil than lower CG numbers. Exact cutoffs vary by exporter, but CG1 signals premium sorting for culinary and extract buyers. Specify CG1 when ordering wholesale if you need display-worthy whole cloves. Still smell before bulk acceptance; grade inflation exists. Ideal for gift spice tins and chef pantries.
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Characteristics
Preparations
ExtractGift SpicePremium GrindWhole Display
Traits
Full HeadsGradedHigh Oil TargetOilyPremiumPremium SortTop Trade GradeWhole
History
Export industries formalised CG grade codes for cloves.
CG1 became shorthand for top whole-clove shipments.
Buyers wrote CG1 into spice contracts for premium lines.
Specialty retailers occasionally listed CG1 on consumer packs.