Black Garlic 60g, Origin: Switzerland

Through the fermentation of conventional garlic, it turns black and has a milder flavor with a slightly sweet note.

Black Garlic

Some of the hand-picked garlic is processed into black garlic through fermentation. It has a slightly sweet taste and offers some exciting benefits:

• Suitable for direct consumption, without the hassle of peeling
• Does not cause bad breath
• It contains the same essential oils as fresh garlic and has the same antibiotic properties.
• Can be eaten raw, added to salads, or used in cooking
• Convenient individual cloves packed in 60g jars

Garlic contains these nutrients:

• - 400 mg potassium
• - 40 g calcium
• - 25 mg magnesium
• - 14 mg vitamin C
• - 1.4 mg iron

Did you know?

Black garlic, also known as fermented garlic or aged garlic, is a special type of garlic that has undergone a prolonged fermentation process. During fermentation, fresh garlic is stored at controlled temperatures and humidity levels for several weeks or months. This gives it a black color, a soft texture, and a sweet, slightly smoky flavor.

The fermentation process in black garlic causes chemical changes in the garlic, particularly the conversion of sugars and amino acids into melanoidins. These compounds give black garlic its dark color and unique flavor.

Black garlic is often considered a delicacy and is used in the kitchen for various purposes. It can be eaten raw, but it also has a milder and sweeter flavor compared to fresh garlic. Black garlic is frequently used in sauces, dressings, marinades, soups, and other dishes. In addition, it is also believed to have health benefits due to its antioxidant compounds.

WEIGHT/CONTENT of the shipment: 60g