Garlic

Allium sativum L.

Garlic is an ancient cultivated plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. The main part used is the underground bulb, which consists of several individual cloves.

Garlic owes its distinctive smell and taste to sulfur-containing compounds that are released especially when the cloves are chopped.

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  • German name: Garlic
  • Botanical name: Allium sativum L.
  • Family: Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae)
  • Plant type: Perennial bulbous plant
  • Height: About 30 to 90 centimeters
  • Flowering period: Usually June through August
  • Part of the plant used: Onion or garlic cloves
  • Flavor: Spicy, flavorful, and aromatic

Garlic forms a compound bulb consisting of several cloves. Each clove is surrounded by a thin skin. The entire bulb is also protected by several dry layers.

Long, flat leaves grow from the bulb. The upright flower stalk bears a spherical inflorescence with small whitish to pinkish flowers.

Many cultivated garlic varieties produce few or no viable seeds. They are therefore usually propagated by planting individual cloves.

Use at A.Vogel

This plant is included in:

Herb Salt

Herbamare ® Original

Sea salt with vegetables and herbs.

Herb Salt

Herbamare® Umami

Sea salt with vegetables and herbs.

Herb Salt

Herbamare ® Spicy

Sea salt with vegetables, herbs and spices.

Food

Herbamare ® Bouillon

Plant-based soup concentrate with sea salt and vegetable extracts.

Food

Herbamare ® Low-sodium stock

Low-sodium plant-based soup concentrate with vegetable extracts.

Food supplements

A.Vogel Garlic Capsules

Vitamin E helps to protect cells from oxidative stress.

Herb Salt

Herbamare ® salt substitute

Potassium chloride with vegetables and herbs.

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