Description
Product Information:
Name: Black Garlic
Scientific name: Allium sativum
Expiration date: Provided on the package
Description:
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a species of bulbous flowering plant in the onion genus Allium. Black garlic is a type of aged garlic that is colored deep brownish-black. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, chive, Welsh onion and Chinese onion. It is native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran and has long been a common seasoning worldwide, with a history of several thousand years of human consumption and use. China produces some 80% of the world’s supply of garlic.Black garlic can be used alone, on bread, with cheese, red wine or dark chocolate, in soups or sauces, with meat or fish, crushed into mayonnaise, added to a vinaigrette, or with a vegetable dish. The cloves may also be crushed and then water added to create a paste or liquid.
Garlic contains vitamin A and selenium. It also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamin B1, B2 and B3.
It lowers blood pressure and improves circulation along with benefits for the heart, the liver and the brain.Contains sulfites, and antioxidants.
Remember: Herbs are not a substitute for medicine. For their best and safe use it is better to consult your doctor.