Garlic
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Calories: 149
Energy: 623 kj
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Protein: | 6.36 g | |||||||
Fat - total: | 0 g | |||||||
Carbohydrate - by diff: | 33.06 g | |||||||
Sugar - total: | 1.00 g | |||||||
Fibre: | 2.1 g | |||||||
Water: | 58.58 g |
A root vegetable with the bulb growing underground.
100's of varieties grown world wide.
Bulb is covered with layers of white papery skin.
Provides a strong flavour.
Choose garlic that are firm to the touch, with no visible nicks or soft cloves.
Avoid garlic that has dark patches under the skin, as this indicates a common mould which will eventually spoil the garlic.
1-2 cloves a day can decrease cholesterol levels by about 10%.
Helps blood flow - through blood vessel dilation.
Antibiotic effect against infections such as Flu and Colds.
Provides 623kj / 100g.
Store unpeeled garlic in an open container in a cool dry place separate from other foods.
Peeled garlic cloves can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge.
WA - Outer Metropolitan Areas, South West.
*Imported stock available during local season.