Description

Garlic is a plant in the Allium (onion) family. It is closely related to onions, shallots, and leeks. 

Each segment of a garlic bulb is called a clove. There are about 10–20 cloves in a single bulb, give or take.

Garlic grows in many parts of the world and is a popular ingredient in cooking, due to its strong smell and delicious taste.

However, throughout ancient history, the main use of garlic was for its health and medicinal properties 

Benefit:

Garlic contains antioxidants that support the body’s protective mechanisms against oxidative damage (). High doses of garlic supplements have been shown to increase antioxidant enzymes in humans, as well as significantly reduce oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure

Nutritional Benefits

One clove (4g) of garlic provides:

• 4Kcal / 16KJ
• 0.3g protein
• 0.0g fat
• 0.7g carbohydrates
• 0.2g fibre
• 25mg Potassium

Allergy guide:

Garlic

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