Black garlic is fermented for 40 days, giving it an exotic liquorice-plum-caramel flavour:. Great as a snack or as a seasoning ingredient with its sweet and sour undertones and many fine flavour nuances. Complements a large number of other foods.
The garlic is aged through a natural maturation process. Temperature and humidity levels are strictly controlled and no additives nor conservatives are used.
During this transformational process, the health benefits of garlic are boosted. It helps keep your auto-immune system strong and improves cardiovascular health. It is also a great antiseptic, helps reduce blood pressure, aids digestion and is diuretic. Black garlic also contains essential amino acids.
Black Garlic is a Superfood!
Aside from its health benefits, black garlic has become an ingredient in the more discerning kitchens, with its flavour being compared to Umami, the famous fifth tastes along with the more habitual sweet, sour, bitter and salt. Umami comes from Japanese and means delicious taste, exactly that of Black garlic.
Black Garlic can be eaten alone or as part of a recipe. It combines perfectly with seafood, cheeses, meats or mushrooms.