Garlic
For a small vegetable, garlic (Allium sativum) sure has a big, and well deserved, reputation. This member of the Lily family, a cousin to onions, leeks and chives, can transform any meal into a bold, aromatic and healthy culinary experience.
Garlic is arranged in a head, called the "bulb," which is made up of separate cloves. Both the cloves and the entire bulb are encased in paper-like sheathes that can be white, off-white or pinkish.
Garlic cloves are off-white in color, and although they have a firm texture, they can be easily cut or crushed. The taste of garlic is like no other; it hits the palate with a hot pungency that is shadowed by a very subtle background sweetness.
The teardrop-shaped garlic bulbs range in size; however, they usually average around two inches in height and two inches in width at their widest point. While elephant garlic has larger cloves, it is more closely related to the leek and therefore does not offer the full health benefits of regular garlic.
| Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1/2 cup |
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| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories: 102 | |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat: 0.5g | 4.62% |
| Cholesterol: 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium: 23mg | 0.96% |
| Total Carbohydrate: 23g | 7.67% |
| Dietary Fiber: 1.5 | 0% |
| Sugars: 0.5g | |
| Protein: 4.5g | |
| Vitamin A 0% | Vitamin C 0% |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 0% |
| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
