Developed in Korea, black garlic is simply garlic that has been aged and fermented—no additives. That means no food coloring, no soy sauce (yes, it’s gluten-free!), and no preservatives—just pure garlic. The black color occurs naturally as the sugars are drawn out of the garlic cloves during the fermentation process.
Although garlic is the sole ingredient of black garlic, don’t be fooled. Black garlic doesn’t taste like your regular raw garlic. In fact, it probably doesn’t taste like anything you’ve ever had before. Black garlic is full of umami and complex flavors that take your mouth on a gustatory adventure. The initial bite is mild, followed by a burst of caramelized sweetness, and a rich savory finish.
Black garlic isn’t just a culinary marvel; it is also beneficial to your health! It’s no mystery that garlic is good for you, with its abundance of Vitamin C and other antioxidants. The fermentation process doubles the amount of antioxidants found in raw garlic! If you don’t care for the pungent odor and spicy bite of raw garlic or you're a garlic lover that wants to try it in a new way, black garlic is for you.
The Fermentation Process
When garlic is exposed to a constant temperature and humidity, after a period of time, it will become brown. Holding it under the same conditions, the color will gradually turn darker and darker. The black color comes from the melanoidins that are a product of the reaction between the sugar and amino acids naturally present in garlic. Through this process of fermentation, the non-volatile ingredients in raw garlic are preserved.
Even just after 10 days the color of the garlic cloves begins to turn black. However, garlic has not been fully fermented at this stage. To reach the ultimate state of fermentation, our garlic is fermented for 45 days and then aged for an additional 45 days to give you the best quality aged and fermented garlic.
All about Black Garlic Love:
Here at BlackGarlicLove we are committed to bringing you black garlic of the highest quality. Our garlic comes from the Namhae county of South Korea, known for their ideal climate and distinctly flavored garlic. We don’t just want to offer you a great product; we want to open up a dialogue about health, cooking, and the good life.
For us, garlic is the perfect food ingredient, with the versatility to flavor cuisines from Korean to Italian. Conjure up the aroma of freshly minced garlic sizzling in a drizzle of olive oil. Black garlic is just another way for us to enjoy our favorite ingredient in a non-traditional way. It's like garlic's little black dress. So feel free to leave comments and interact with others who share your passion for good eats.
I received a bag with two HUGE black garlic cloves. How do you take a super food like garlic and make it even better? Ferment it. Long used in Korea as a health supplement, black garlic is garlic that has been aged and fermented, giving it twice the antioxidants of raw garlic. Human beings have been fermenting food for thousands of years! Fermented foods can help lower cholesterol, aid digestion, and strengthen the immune system. But don’t try black garlic just for the health benefits. Experience the unique flavor that is sure to delight the palate.
I got this recipe right off the website and it was awesome! I love that it adds color to the dish and I doubt it would get un noticed at a party if served. You have to try Black Garlic Cloves, they rock!
Black Garlic Olive Tapenade
1 Can (6 oz) of Olives of your choice
2 Anchovy Filets
4 cloves Black Garlic
2 Roasted Red Peppers
2 tbs Capers
2-3 Leaves Basil
1 tbs Lemon Juice
2 tbs Olive Oil
Directions: Wash and strain olives. Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until mixture becomes coarse and pulpy.
Serve on slices of French bread.
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I really think that everyone should try to implement garlic in their diets some way or another. This is a fantastic product and I give Black Garlic Love two thumbs up!
Thanks so much for making my love for garlic grow even more.
Hope you enjoy!
-Heather
