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Garlic
Member of the Onion family Allium
Garlic
Other Name(s):
Allium sativum
Garlic is native to Europe and central Asia. They are a little needy when it comes to irrigation because their shallow roots suffer when they dry out, but thankfully their common pest problems can be solved using proper soil preparation and ploughing before the planting season starts.
Is Garlic Faithful to Nature?
Yes.
Garlic and its derivatives are natural ingredients and lend wonderful flavours to food. It can be grown using organic farming practises without harming the environme
Benefits: Why is Garlic Used?
Potent Antioxidant
Garlic contains antioxidant compound allicin
Supports Cardiovascular Health
Garlic supplements may help control cholesterol and blood pressure as part of a comprehensive treatment approach
Natural Antiparasitic
Garlic may be useful for controlling parasitic intestinal worms
Distinctive Taste
Garlic cannot be missed from most mediterranean dishes, its fragrant, nutty taste is very a distinct signature.
Garlic can be found as a single ingredient item on store shelves as raw garlic clove, crushed garlic, and garlic powder. It’s also extensively used in cooking sauces, table sauces, soup mixes and spice mixes. There is also interest in garlic extracts in the natural health supplement world.
Garlic powder manufacturing is a very simple process starting with gently scrubbing off the outer skin layers. This also allows the raw garlic cloves to be dried and dehydrated before they are ground into a fine powder
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) uses a multifaceted approach to determine the safety of food ingredients. They take into account potential contaminants, concerns around the production of the food ingredient, persistent pollution, bioaccumulation and much more.
Onions, garlic, chives, leeks and shallots all belong to the same genus - Allium.
Notice: The information provided here is not intended as medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
