French Sweet Clover, large 60ml jar

Sweet clover is a discreet but remarkable plant, with small yellow flowers and a naturally sweet fragrance: cut hay, almond, dried grass... with an aromatic touch reminiscent of tonka bean. Harvested by hand in Eure-et-Loir, then slowly dried, this sweet clover comes from artisanal cultivation. Rare in cooking, it reveals all its richness when infused, particularly in dairy desserts, creams, syrups or hot drinks. Sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) grows wild in meadows and calcareous soils. Long used in herbalism, it is now being rediscovered in cooking for its sweet, vegetal notes, between dry hay, sweet almond and baking spices. Its unique scent comes from coumarin, an aromatic compound naturally present in the plant. Sweet clover, like tonka bean, contains a natural dose of coumarin, a molecule known for its warm, woody and slightly almondy aromas. Their aromatic link is obvious: sweet clover develops a more vegetal and herbaceous profile, where tonka is more powerful and smooth. It’s a subtle, lighter alternative, perfect for those looking to revisit their desserts with finesse.