There are a lot of people who think, “Because garlic is good for health, I want to take it into the diet!”

However, when you buy garlic at the store, you will be wondering which garlic to choose from the variety and shape.

In fact, there are tips for choosing good garlic.
So in this article, we will introduce you to how to choose good garlic.

□ What is the point of how to choose good garlic?

·Appearance

It is recommended that the top of the garlic is squeezed, hard and not loose.

The thin layer is gathered in layers at the top of the garlic, so the thicker the layer, the harder and fresher it is.

Furthermore, a piece is white and a big thing is good.
Garlic changes from white to brown over time.
Therefore, white garlic is fresh.

Also, if garlic is discolored to dark brown or black, it may be rotten, so avoid it.

・ Touch condition

Hard, heavy garlic is recommended. Things that are soft or extremely light when touched are likely to have passed time since they were harvested.

If the water contained in the garlic is removed, the garlic will be light and soft.
As time goes on, the quality of garlic declines. In addition, when there is a touch and gloss, it is fresh.

・odor

Garlic is famous for its unique smell, but it has almost no odor when it is skinned and whole.
Sometimes, however, there are things that have a strong smell even in the whole state.

These are often infected or rotten. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid garlic that has an extremely strong odor.

・ Origin, time

Garlic is not only domestic but also many in China. Garlic from China is characterized by a strong taste and small pieces. On the other hand, domestic garlic has a good flavor and a large piece. Domestic garlic is higher than Chinese garlic, but the quality is said to be high.

In addition, garlic has a long shelf life and is easy to obtain all year round, but generally it is said that garlic season is from May to July. Garlic in the season is characterized by being fresh and fragrant.

□ Finally

In this article, we have introduced how to choose good garlic. Garlic is said to be effective for health just by incorporating a small amount into the diet.
When purchasing garlic, refer to “Points for selecting garlic” introduced here, and choose good garlic.