Did you know that black garlic has recently attracted attention as a nutritious food? Speaking of garlic, I think that there are many people who have the image of good health and the image of smell.

On the other hand, when it comes to black garlic, it may be that some people do not think much about the image.

If you are concerned about black garlic, or if you do not know much about black garlic, you may want to know.
It is the retention period of cold and black garlic. Let’s have a look.

□ How long is black garlic stored?

・Black garlic before opening

It can be stored for one year in a cool and dark place. Black garlic can be stored for a relatively long time in a cool and dark place because garlic itself has antibacterial and sterilizing properties.

・Black garlic after opening

It can be stored for one month in a cool and dark place. Even after opening, if it is stored in a dark, cool and well-ventilated place, the flavor will not change during this period, and you can eat without problems. Specifically, it is better to put it in a paper bag or empty bottle, or wrap it in newspaper and save it.

・Storage in the refrigerator

If it is a refrigerator, it can be stored for about half a year. This does not change even after opening. Unlike raw garlic, black garlic is more mature, sweeter and more delicious.

・Storage in the freezer

The freezer can be stored for one year. It can be stored for the longest period of time by putting it in the freezer. Some people may be worried that “if you put it in the freezer you’re not frozen?” But it’s okay! Black garlic does not freeze even in the freezer, so you can eat with confidence.

Also, if you put it in the freezer, remove all the skins first. It is recommended that you peel it off, wrap it, etc. and put it in a zip lock and store it, as it will be easier to eat later. When you stock a lot, it is best to store it in the freezer.

□ Finally

We introduced the retention period of black garlic according to storage method.
In this way, black garlic can be stored for a long time even before and after opening, and it is a versatile food that you can always eat deliciously. If you are having trouble keeping black garlic, why not use these methods as a guide?

Even if you have never eaten black garlic before, if you are interested in black garlic reading this article, please feel free to contact Okazakiya.