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Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a pungent, flavorful bulb used as both a culinary staple and traditional medicine. It’s part of the allium family, which also includes onions, leeks, and shallots. Known for its strong aroma and bold flavor, garlic has been loved (and feared for bad breath 😅) across cultures for centuries.
Appearance:
A garlic bulb is made up of individual cloves, each wrapped in papery skin.
When peeled, the cloves are creamy white or pale yellow.
Flavor Profile:
Raw garlic is sharp, spicy, and fiery.
Cooked garlic becomes mellow, sweet, and nutty.
Roasted garlic? Pure caramelized gold.