Garlic is an indispensable ingredient in every family’s kitchen. This spice not only enhances the flavor of dishes but also has antibacterial properties and boosts the body’s immune system.
To choose high-quality garlic with good nutritional value, keep the following tips in mind.
Which is better, white or purple garlic?
At the market, you’ll typically find two types of garlic: white-skinned and purple-skinned. Many homemakers are genuinely unaware of the difference between these two varieties.
White garlic usually has larger, unevenly sized cloves. Inside the larger cloves are smaller ones that are curled up together.
On the other hand, purple garlic has longer and thinner cloves of uniform size.
In terms of nutritional value, purple garlic has a higher allicin content. Additionally, it contains anthocyanin, which has beauty and anti-aging benefits.
If you pay close attention, you’ll notice that purple garlic has a stronger flavor than white garlic. Purple garlic is ideal for cooking as it enhances the taste and aroma of dishes. White garlic, on the other hand, is crisp and less spicy, making it suitable for raw consumption, salads, and dipping sauces.
Another lesser-known fact is that purple garlic is intolerant to cold temperatures and can only be grown in spring. Its growth and harvesting period is generally longer than that of white garlic. White garlic, being more cold-tolerant, can thrive even in autumn. Consequently, purple garlic is usually more expensive than its white counterpart.
Additionally, white garlic from Lý Sơn Island, with its small bulbs or the ‘single clove’ variety (having only one large clove), tends to be pricier but offers a more intense flavor.
When shopping, homemakers should avoid the following three types of garlic:
Pre-peeled garlic
Although pre-peeled garlic is convenient, it is often stored in cold conditions, making it more susceptible to mold and spoilage. Therefore, it is best to avoid purchasing this type of garlic.
Garlic with sprouts
Even when properly dried, harvested garlic can easily sprout if not stored correctly. When garlic sprouts, all the nutrients in the cloves are concentrated in the shoots, causing the cloves to shrink and lose their nutritional value and flavor.
Soft garlic
When buying garlic, opt for firm, solid bulbs with shiny skins. If the garlic has black mold or feels soft and shriveled, it has gone bad.
Source: Khoevadep
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