Black garlic is a very mild and fashionable condiment in modern cuisine. Its balsamic, intense, between sweet and sour and umami taste diffuses an enveloping softness within many preparations.
The garlic heads are matured for between 30 and 40 days in an enclosed space at a very precise temperature and humidity level. This process makes the garlic perfectly digest, of eliminate unpleasant odors and obtain a soft texture resembling that of candied fruits. It is a condiment often used to accompany the cooking of meats and fish or to add more roundness to a sauce. Black garlic is very famous for its health benefits and it is known to be one of the foods that contribute to the longevity of the Japanese.
