Black Garlic Cloves – 50gr

What is Black Garlic? Already characterized as “superfood” due to its antioxidant power, black garlic has earned the impressions of gastronomy and healthy eating. It is made from white garlic, it first appeared in Japan, Korea and Thailand and in recent years it has grown into the West and especially in the USA. It has twice the antioxidant power of white garlic, offering the body an ally against free radicals. Antioxidants are essential for the proper functioning of the immune system, preventing, repairing the damage to our body and inhibiting aging. Free radicals damage the cells and lead to heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, circulatory problems, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and other chronic conditions .Black garlic contains up to 4 times higher concentrations of beneficial ingredients, such as Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium but also water-soluble amino acids. Why black garlic? In addition to color, black garlic differs in texture but also in flavor. With the ripening process, it turns from hard to soft, sweet and low in acidity while retaining a light garlic flavor. The taste becomes complex and interesting as it gives off tones of coffee, molasses and liquorice. The flavor it gives when added to a recipe is completely different from that of common garlic, with only the familiar garlic aftertaste, which in the case of black is particularly soft. Theoretically, it can be used where the common garlic comes in, but the impressive thing with black garlic is that it fits equally well in both salty and sweet dishes! It is suitable for marinades, pasta, risotto, dressing for salads, dipped in yoghurt, but it is also combined well with chocolate! In particular, whole cloves can be used in pesto for pasta or risotto sauces, as a sandwich or burger sandwich, dressing for salads, tzatziki, but also to give body and scent to meat sauce sauces. Honey with garlic fits perfectly with cheeses and cold cuts, like salad dressing, along with mayonnaise or mustard for spreading into sandwich or burger or as a crust in grilled meat or fish. Caviar of black garlic will give a different tone to finger food or sushi, dramatically upgrading the appearance of the dish.