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Black Garlic

Savory, rich black garlic powder grown, slowly heated and ground in Guatemala.

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Our spectacular black garlic is made from fresh garlic grown on small farms in Aguacatán, Guatemala. The garlic cloves are heated slow and low to create a fantastically savory flavor and deep black color, then dried and ground into a convenient powder. Traditionally used in Korean cuisine, umami-rich black garlic livens up many dishes, from roasted or grilled proteins and vegetables to salads, dips, dressings, soups and stews. It makes a complex alternative to garlic powder in any recipe.

 

Highlights

Origin:

Aguacatán, Guatemala

Process:

Heat-aged, dried and ground

Tasting notes:

Soy Sauce • Dark Chocolate • Depth

Ingredients

Kosher
non gmo clear
non irradiated clear
no preservatives clear
Salt Free
Ingredients:

Garlic (Allium sativum), fermented and ground

Cooking tips

  • Black Garlic BBQ Sauce
  • Add to marinades and rubs
  • Whisk into salad dressing
  • Stir into soups and stews
  • Flavor long-cooked roasts
  • Use as a sub for standard garlic powder or fresh garlic in any recipe

SOURCING

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This black garlic starts out as fresh garlic, grown by communities in Aguacatan, Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

We work with a cooperative that is dedicated to supporting smallholder farmers in the area. They work with farmers to source the garlic, then they heat-age the cloves in a solar-powered facility. Our black garlic is made from pure Guatemalan garlic, which is unique — most black garlic in Guatemala is made from imported garlic.

Our partners' solar-powdered facility is located in the village of Palo Amontonado, where high temperatures, low humidity and just a few rainy days per year are the ideal climatic conditions for solar-powered operations. The garlic ferments for 4 weeks at 60 °C, giving it a rich, savory flavor and beautiful dark color that brings gorgeous depth to all sorts of dishes!

how do we compare? Supermarket Icon Supermarket Fair Trade Icon Fair Trade
Heirloom Spices Yes No No
Fair Prices for Farmers Yes No Depends on global commodity price
Time in Storage None. We import spices at harvest Up to 10 years At least 1 year
Flavor Profile Intense & fresh Stale & bland Inconsistent
Knows Farmers Names Yes No Unlikely
Customer Service Fast responses from real people! No There might be a 1-800 number?
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