Origin

Its origin is in China, Egypt, and countries in Central Asia. One of the main producing countries is China.

Appearance

Garlic comes in white or red-violet bulbs. Its stems are greenish and very juicy. It gives off a strong smell, which makes it a highly used seasoning in cooking.

Varieties

In the market, we can find various varieties of garlic, but we can divide them into 2 main groups, dry garlic and fresh garlic.

Nutritional qualities

It contains a series of sulfur compounds that are responsible for the health benefits of this product: cardiovascular health, prevention of type II diabetes. It is also recommended for asthma, bronchitis. Recent studies indicate that garlic helps reduce the risk of cancer due to its content of antioxidants such as allicin and quercetin. It is also anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, vasodilator, and purifying.

Seasonality

All year round