Although “garlic” often buys one whole, it is rare to use up all in one cooking.

I think many people use a few pieces and save the rest. However, if you decide to use the “garlic” that you saved earlier,
“Somewhat strange …”
“Can I still eat …”
Have you ever been anxious?

It has strong antimicrobial activity, but of course it can rot. So in this article, we will introduce the garlic shelf life and how to determine the garlic shelf life.

□ What is the shelf life of garlic?

The shelf life of garlic varies depending on the storage location and storage status. In addition, it is only about three days when you cut garlic and grated it.
If you want to make it last longer, save it as it is, without cutting or grating.

・ For normal temperature storage

　　Duration: 2 weeks

・ If you put it in the net and hang it in a well-ventilated place

　　Duration: 1 month

・ In the case of cold storage

　　 Duration: 1 month

・ For frozen storage

　　Duration : 1 year

□ How to find out the best taste of garlic?

Then we will introduce the state that the shelf life is likely to have expired.

・ A smell of rotten

It is dangerous to eat if you smell sour or rotten when peeled. In addition, if the smell is strong before peeling, it is highly likely that the inside is rotten or that it is eaten by insects.

・ It is too soft

The original garlic should have a core and be hard. However, it becomes soft when it has a lot of moisture and is moldy or rotten. In addition, it is also dangerous if the content is empty.

・ Mold is growing

Garlic that is not fully dried and stored in humid places is susceptible to mold. If you are concerned about mold and skin peel, please refrain from eating.

・ Color is discolored

If the skin turns black or brown it is likely to be rotten. However, it is different when it is discolored to green. If you leave the chopped garlic, the ingredient called “Alliin” will turn into “Alkyl sulfide compound”.

The “alkylated compound” and “iron”, which is the cause of becoming green, react with oxidized garlic and become green. In other words, if it is green, you can eat it even if it changes color.

□ Summary

In this article, we have introduced the garlic shelf life and how to determine the garlic shelf life.
There is no clear expiration date for garlic, so if you need to make a decision, please refer to the contents of this article.