💡 Trivia Black Garlic Isn't a Different Type of Garlic

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Black garlic may look unusual, but it is actually ordinary garlic that has been aged under carefully controlled heat and humidity. During this process, the cloves turn black and develop a sweet, rich flavor. The aging also changes its texture, making it soft and almost jelly-like. Unlike fresh garlic, black garlic has very little of the sharp smell people usually expect.

Chefs around the world use it to add deep flavor to many dishes. A simple aging process completely transforms an everyday ingredient into a gourmet food.


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