In France we like white garlic, but much less like black garlic. However, the benefits of this still-to-be-forgotten food are multiple and unsuspected. Here’s a practical article that might make you want to test it and then adopt it.
What is black garlic?
With this name little known to consumers, you might think it is a different garlic variety. But no, the black garlic was simply obtained after fermentation, by conditioning the heads in an extremely hot and humid place for a minimum of 45 days. Maturation is complete when the garlic cloves turn black, smooth and soft. This ancestral process, used for centuries in Asia, makes it possible to impart new flavors to white garlic (a mild, sweet taste, with notes close to balsamic vinegar or soy sauce) and to increase the concentration of ‘assets’ . Only that!
What are the benefits of black garlic?
Protect the body
This fermentation allows to multiply the active ingredients already present in the white garlic. As a result, the benefits are even greater. For example, black garlic is twice as rich in antioxidants as white garlic, which makes it possible to counteract the premature aging of cells even better and limit the development of certain diseases.
regulate cholesterol
Black garlic is a valuable health ally as it helps control blood cholesterol levels. How ? By raising good cholesterol (HDL) and regulating high blood pressure. By regularly consuming these foods, you take care of your heart and reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Boost Immunity
Another benefit of black garlic: it is a powerful antiseptic. Thus, it strengthens your immunity, which is essential to better fight seasonal diseases (colds, flu, gastroenteritis, angina, etc.). In addition, it helps your body to eliminate bad bacteria in your body.
Are there any contraindications?
If you feel sluggish, don’t hesitate to see your doctor. You can ask him for advice before starting a course of supplements. Black garlic is often recommended as a cure for at least a month to give your body a boost. But be careful, if you have a sensitive gut, don’t overdo it, as black garlic can have laxative effects. In addition, this food is not recommended for pregnant women and children under 12 years of age. So be careful!
So it would be wrong not to adopt it! Did you like this article? Here’s How To Plant And Grow Garlic?