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National Garlic Day: Types, benefits and 3 savory recipes to try at home

Garlic has gained popularity in pop culture, for its ability to repel supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, and demons

Garlic, a root vegetable, is a fundamental ingredient in numerous celebrated dishes worldwide. With its irresistible aroma and flavor, it is enjoyed by nearly everyone except vampires. In the Medieval and Renaissance eras, garlic was only used sparingly in sauces, as it was viewed as peasant food due to its origin in the ground. However, in the late 19th century, it was finally recognized by culinary chefs.

Garlic has also gained popularity in pop culture, for its ability to repel supernatural creatures like vampires, werewolves, and demons. Today, garlic festivals are held in many localities worldwide, celebrating the versatility of garlic as a key ingredient in various dishes.

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Types of garlic

Discover some of the most popular types of garlic:

1. White Garlic

Known as soft-neck garlic, the bulb's stalk does not grow through the center and produces white garlic. The cloves range in size and shape, with the larger ones on the outer edges, and smaller ones in the middle.

2. Purple Garlic

Hard-neck garlic, which has a woody stalk growing through the center of the bulb, produces purple garlic. While the cloves are the same color as white garlic, they are usually bigger.

3. Black Garlic

Although it has become increasingly popular on menus worldwide, black garlic is not a new ingredient. Regular garlic bulbs are aged for several weeks or months, a process known as the Maillard reaction, to produce black garlic.

4. Pink Garlic

Pink garlic, recognizable by its rosy cloves. Each bulb contains no more than ten pink cloves hidden below a white, translucent outer wrapper. When peeled, the cloves reveal off-white bulbs wrapped in pink covers.

Benefits of garlic for your health

If you're looking to enhance your health naturally and cost-effectively, consider the following benefits of garlic:

1. Garlic has been shown to reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels, which ultimately enhance circulation throughout the body.

2. It is also considered an anti-inflammatory food, which can ease heartburn and ulcers.

Incorporating garlic into your diet could be a practical approach to a healthier, more youthful life. Give it a try!

3 savory recipes that will gratify any garlic fan

1. Garlic toast

With the savory flavor of classic garlic bread, you have the perfect companion dish. This meal is a pleasure for your tongue, garnished with crispy cheese.

2. Roasted garlic 

The seductive aroma and flavor of roasted garlic will up your garlic skills. Roasted garlic develops into a fragrant and caramelized variant of itself.

3. Mashed potatoes with garlic

With the luscious flavor of roasted garlic, take your baked potatoes to a whole new level. These creamy and luscious mashed potatoes have been imbued with the delicious aromatic flavor of roasted garlic, which makes them the perfect companion dish for any event.

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