Garlic Granules 100g

Garlic granules Dried, peeled and granulated garlic bulb of "Allium sativum L." white

100g

The intensely aromatic king of spices with health benefits.

The famous Greek philosopher Pythagoras called garlic the king of spices. This pungent bulb has long since conquered the world. Garlic lends a Mediterranean flair, and from a folk medicine perspective, the small cloves are worth their weight in gold.

Origin: Garlic was cultivated in Asia many thousands of years before Christ. The bulb reached Europe via Egypt. Today, it is cultivated on large fields primarily in southern Europe, the Balkans, but also in Egypt, China, and the USA. Garlic thrives in temperate and subtropical climates. Characteristics and cultivation: The garlic plant itself belongs to the lily family. It grows to about seventy centimeters tall. However, the garlic, which is so valuable, grows underground. This is because the bulb consists of a main bulb and 12 to 15 smaller bulblets.

Aroma and Uses. Allicin is responsible for the pronounced, slightly pungent garlic flavor. Garlic contains a variety of sulfur compounds, and these compounds are also responsible for its odor. In cooking, garlic is used as a universal spice. Garlic enhances the flavor of meat, fish, and all kinds of Mediterranean dishes. Garlic also goes perfectly with salads. But it's not just Mediterranean cuisine that relies on garlic; it's also used as a seasoning in Asian and Indian cuisine.

Garlic is available year-round. There are white bulbs, but also pink bulbs, which are slightly milder in flavor. Medicinal uses: The valuable components make garlic a prized medicinal plant. In the Middle Ages, garlic was even prescribed to heal broken bones. This is, of course, a bit of an exaggeration, as is the legend that garlic helps against vampires, but garlic does indeed have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Provided it is consumed regularly, garlic is said to have a positive effect on the entire cardiovascular system.

Garlic has a beneficial effect on blood lipid levels and is used to prevent age-related vascular changes.

Tip: Garlic smell on your hands and cutting board dissipates faster if you moisten them with water before chopping. Garlic cloves only release their full aroma when pressed or finely chopped. Garlic loses its pungency when fried or cooked.