“Is black garlic bad for body？””Eating black garlic may hurt your stomach?”　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Is there anyone who is wondering like this?　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　We will answer questions about the safety of such black garlic.

□ Safety of black garlic

I think there are many people who have had a stomachache after eating raw garlic.
Therefore, you may think that black garlic is also not very good for your stomach.
But that would be an incorrect idea.

Raw garlic is a food that is highly irritating and has a strong bactericidal effect.
If you eat the raw garlic without heating it, the intestinal environment may become rough and you may have diarrhea.
It also kills bad bacteria in the intestines, but it can also kill good bacteria that don’t need to be killed together.

This is due to the ingredient called allicin contained in raw garlic.
Allicin is also the cause of the strong pungent odor of raw garlic.

“Black garlic is made from raw garlic.”
You would think this way.

However, in reality, allicin is transformed into a component called S-allylcysteine during the process of making black garlic.
Black garlic has a significantly reduced content of allicin, which disturbs the intestinal environment, so it can be said that it has no side effects such as diarrhea.
You can enjoy it as it is with confidence.

□ International standard to prove the safety of black garlic

The safety of black garlic has been proven worldwide.
Proven by world standards is a great relief because it is a recently developed food.
Here, we will explain the food safety standard called FSSC 22000 that we have acquired.

FSSC 22000 stands for Food Safety System Certification and is one of the food safety management systems.
An international standard developed by the Dutch food safety certification body based on ISO 22000.
In order to work on food safety measures on a global scale, it is an important purpose to disseminate it in all fields around the world.

It is unique in that it covers many food safety standards that exist in the food supply chain.
Certification registration is on a manufacturing site basis.
It will also be a standard approved by GFSI.

GFSI stands for Global Food Safety Initiative and is an organization to which major world-famous distribution and food companies such as Aeon, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, Danone France and Tesco UK join.
From this, you can see that it is a very reliable global standard.

By acquiring FSSC 22000 certification, the following effects can be expected.
・ Reducing risks related to the safe provision of food
・ Smooth work transfer by visualizing work
・ Improvement of operational efficiency and strengthening of organizational structure
・ Improvement of corporate value by continuous improvement of business efficiency
・ Promotion of compliance
・ Achievement of transaction requirements including overseas companies

It would be a very meaningful certification for a company.
It is also a standard for consumers to ensure safety.
I’m sure many of you didn’t know this, so you may want to take this opportunity to wonder if you have the FSSC 22000.

□ People who should not eat black garlic

As I’ve introduced, black garlic isn’t bad for you.
Its safety is guaranteed by international standards.
However, some people should not eat black garlic.
It’s a rare case, so don’t worry too much about it, but keep it in mind.

＊People taking certain medications

There are some prescribed medicines that are difficult to swallow with black garlic.
This is because it is possible that the action of black garlic, which is originally considered to be good for the body, may work as an unexpected action in relation to the drug.
The drugs include diabetes drugs, anti-HIV drugs, oral contraceptives and immunosuppressive drugs.

Primarily due to the health benefits of black garlic, the drug may not work well or may be counteracted.
Don’t worry too much, as nothing serious will happen.

＊People with garlic allergies

If you have ever had an allergic reaction to garlic or have been diagnosed with garlic allergy, you should not eat black garlic.
The reason is that even black garlic can cause an allergic reaction.
If you are not sure if you are allergic, you can tell if you have symptoms such as urticaria, bronchial asthma, or atopic dermatitis.
In severe cases, anaphylactic shock occurs.

＊A person whose black garlic was stopped by a doctor

Be careful of those who have been stopped by a doctor because of a disease being treated.
We recommend that you ask your doctor each time you have a dietary restriction.

□ Summary

Black garlic is not harmful to the body and its safety is guaranteed by international standards.
However, be aware that some people should not eat black garlic.