Garlic

Estimated Inventory, 30 lbs : 3.39
This item was last sold on : 07/20/25

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Description/Taste

Common garlic bulbs range from medium to large, averaging anywhere between 5-8 centimeters in diameter, and consist of several cloves arranged in a number of layers depending on the variety. Each clove of garlic is encased in its individual wrapper, and the bulb itself has layers of thin, flakey wrappers to protect the cloves. Often referred to as the "stinking rose," whole Common garlic actually has a very mild allium scent and taste. However, Once the cloves are crushed or pressed, enzyme compounds are released, producing a sulfur-based molecule known as allicin, which is responsible for giving garlic its renowned pungent aroma and flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Garlic is available year-round.

Current Facts

Common garlic, botanically known as Allium Sativum, is the name dedicated to many softneck, artichoke varieties that are commonly found in commercial markets. Softneck varieties are favored as they are easy to grow, less particular about growing conditions, slower to bolt, and produce more cloves per bulb. In general, 98% of Common garlic found in the supermarket is one of two types, California Early and California Late. A unique feature of California Early is its ability to be used to make powders, seasonings, and salts. Both varieties are hardy and offer subtle differences for the commercial market to sell year-round.

Nutritional Value

Common garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese. It also contains some calcium and phosphorus.

Applications

Common garlic can be consumed in both raw or cooked applications. Raw garlic tends to have a stronger flavor than cooked; and crushing, chopping, pressing or pureeing garlic releases even more of its oils providing a sharper, more assertive flavor than slicing or leaving it whole. Common garlic can be used in any dish that calls for garlic such as garlic chicken, spaghetti Bolognese, potato soup, to stews, but it also does especially well as the central flavor in marinades, dressings, sauces, and salts. Roasting garlic will enhance its flavor and add a subtle sweetness. Pair Common garlic with acidic fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, tomatillos, and citrus, meats such as poultry, beef, pork and seafood, herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano, and other vegetables such as artichokes, snap peas, broccoli, asparagus, and Brussel sprouts. Common garlic will keep between one to four months, depending on the specific variety, when stored in a cool and dry place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Garlic has long been used by a variety of cultures such as Greek, Italian, Chinese, Egyptian and European for its culinary, medicinal, and spiritual properties. There are many recorded myths, legends, and medicinal notes with garlic as the star. Garlic was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen, and it was recorded that it was consumed by the slaves that built Khufu's pyramid at Gizeh. In the Jewish Talmud, it is suggested that couples eat garlic on the Sabbath so that they can know one another better, a nod to garlic's historical relevance as an aphrodisiac.

Geography/History

Common garlic is mainly produced in Gilroy, California, which is known as the commercial garlic capital of the world. Some Common garlic may also be imported from China, as China is one of the top producers and exporters of garlic. The type of Common garlic found in supermarkets largely depends on the commercial company and the supplier they choose to purchase the garlic from. Today, Common garlic is widely available in markets and stores across the United States.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Barra Oliba	San Diego CA	610-310-5110
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Comedor Nishi	La Jolla CA	619-549-9919
Rancho Bernardo Inn	San Diego CA	877-517-9340
The Bowl	San Diego CA	619-813-5865
The Whaling Bar	La Jolla CA	858-355-9218
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Alchemy Roasters	San Diego CA	916-718-2606
Steady State Roasting	Carlsbad CA	760-908-1680
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
The Lion Share	San Diego CA	619-564-6924
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Valentina	Encinitas CA	207-522-1937
LANA	Solana Beach CA	602-758-2596
The Taco Stand	San Diego CA	619-549-9919
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062

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Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Lucien	La Jolla CA	707-387-7163
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines	La Jolla CA	858-450-4581
Harney Poway Sushi	Poway CA	760-533-0051
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Monarch School	San Diego CA	619-804-1766
Bica	San Diego CA	619-669-5725
LG Personal Chef	San Diego CA	858-204-3464
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Relic Bageri LLC	San Diego CA	619-335-6328
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Sycuan Casino	El Cajon CA	619-445-6002
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu	San Diego CA	858-452-9858
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Valley View Casino & Hotel	Valley Center CA	760-291-5500
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Cork & Stem LLC	San Diego CA	619-354-0308
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Flora Cafe	Bonita CA	619-339-6604
Institutes of Health LLC	San Diego CA	800-270-5016
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-884-5350
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Hayes Burger	San Diego CA	619-539-7175
Candor	La Jolla CA	858-581-2205
31ThirtyOne by Deckman	San Diego CA	619-495-9814
Le Parfait Paris - Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced	National City CA	619-869-9921

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Garlic. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Pretty Bee		Vegan Creamy Mushroom Soup
Brown Sugar		Homemade Garlic Srpead
Mel's Kitchen		Thick and Creamy Lentil Soup with Lemon
Garlic & Zest		Roasted Garlic Cheese Grits
The Pretty Bee		Garlic Shrimp and Fresh Tomato Pasta
Feel Good Foodie		Mediterranean White Bean Soup
A Wicked Whisk		Garlic Cilantro Sauce
The Iron You		Easy Baked Garlic Mushrooms
Ahead of Thyme		Spinach and Green Pea Soup
Rock Recipes		Honey Raspberry Pan Fried Pork Chops

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Life As a Stawberry		Spicy Vegan Jamalaya
A Virtual Vegan		Creamy Vegan Gnocchi with Garlic & Kale
Cake's Cottage		Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Aioli
Kitchen Treaty		40 Cloves of Garlic Soup
Natasha's Kitchen		Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Downshiftology		Tahini Sauce
Two Peas and Their Pod		Caprese Garlic Bread
Becky's Best Bites		Lettuce Wraps with Roasted Garlic Homemade Hummus and Fresh Veggies
The Harvest Kitchen		Garlic Chicken Chow Mein with Kale
Life Made Simple		Pozole Rojo & Homemade Tortillas
Life in the Lofthouse		Gorgonzola Garlic Bread
A Virtual Vegan		Oven Baked Garlic Mushroom Rice
Yummy Beet		Roasted Garlic, Parsnip, & White Bean Soup
Running In A Skirt		Healthier Lemon Garlic Whipped Feta Dip
A Wicked Whisk		Vegetable Soup
Crunchy Creamy Sweet		Easy Garlic Bread
Delish Knowledge		Vegetable Polenta Kebobs with Chimichrurri
Fooduzzi		Cheesy Vegan Garlic Knots
This Lil Piglet		Garlic Dill Pickles
Keeper of the Home		Rustic Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Play. Party. Plan.		Quick and Easy Pad Thai
The Endless Meal		Healthy Creamy Turkey Mushroom Soup
Wine and Glue		Jambalaya Soup
Vegan Heaven		Meatless Lasagna
Tatertots & Jello		Fresh Pickle Veggie Relish
Recipe Tin Eats		Cheese and Garlic Pull-Apart Bread
The Harvest Kitchen		Italian Sloppy Joes
Taste and See		Thai Fish Noodle Bowl
Eat The Gains		Roasted Garlic Toasted Quinoa
Little Broken		Baked Fish and Vegetables in Foil with Chimichurri Sauce
Six Sisters Stuff		Ground Turkey Sausage Lasagna Soup
Budget Bytes		Maple Dijon Chicken Thighs
Life Made Sweeter		Tropical Bahn Mi Tacos
Lottie + Doof		Garlic Dressing
Becky's Best Bites		Albacore Tuna Kale Salad with a Simple Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Damn Delicious		Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
Crunchy Creamy Sweet		Jalapeno Popper Cheesy Garlic Bread
Simply So Healthy		Paleo Curried Meatballs
Will Bake for Books		Roasted Rutabaga Hummus
Simply Healthy Home		Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Paleo Bacon Garlic Avocado Burger
Yup, It's Vegan		Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta
The Fit Blog		Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hapa Nom Nom		Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Basil Pesto
Just a Taste		Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese
Frugal Farm Wife		Dill Pickle
House of Yumm		Hummus Flatbread Pizza
Ann's Entitled Life		Canned Garlic
Life Made Sweeter		Cauliflower Alfredo Zoodles with Asparagus and Spring Vegetables
Living Sweet Moments		Savory Summer Vegetable Tart
Happy Healthy Mama		Cold Busting Soup
The Foodie Physician		Mini Spring Vegetable Quiches
Julia's Album		Chicken & Bacon Pasta w/ Spinach & Tomatoes in Garlic Cream Sauce
Gonna Want Seconds		Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Cafe Delites		Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp
The Mediterranean Dish		Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Garlic-Cilantro Sauce
Immaculate Bites		Mango Chutney
The Foodie Physician		Grilled Cheese with Avocado Pesto
Life Made Sweeter		Detox Vegetable Soup
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Enchilada Soup
Host The Toast		Spinach and Artichoke Dip Stuffed Garlic Bread
Pinch of Yum		Creamy Cauliflower Garlic Rice
Kirbie's Cravings		Roasted Honey Garlic Cauliflower
Wonky Wonderful		Artichoke & Roasted Garlic Dip
The Pretty Bee		Vegan Garlic Herb Breadsticks with Marinara Sauce
One Green Planet		Thyme Socca With Bluefoot Mushrooms
Hot Eats & Cool Reads		Zucchini and Herb Salad with Tomato Garlic Vinaigrette
Gimme Some Oven		Garlicy Baked Shrimp
Gonna Want Seconds		Great Greek Opa Dip
Family Style Food		White Bean Chicken Chili with Cheddar and Chorizo Spice
Simply So Healthy		Low-Carb Basil Parmesan Shrimp
Garlic Girl		40 Clove Garlic Spaghetti
Cubes N Juliennes		Mint Paratha
Simply Shellie		Asian Garlic Noodles
Feel Good Foodie		Freezing Garlic
Frugal Farm Wife		Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Veggies
Evolving Table		Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
Paleo Gluten Free Eats		Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto
Delish Knowledge		Roasted Vegetable Pitas with Romesco Sauce
Little Spice Jar		Roasted Garlic Potato Soup
The Real Food Dietitians		Easy Peasy Garlic Hummus
Discovery Cooking		Celery Root Sautéed in Miso and Garlic
Wine and Glue		Creamy Chicken, Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Damn Delicious		Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Much Butter		Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings 4 Ways
Nourishing Time		Garlicky Sourdough Bread Rolls
Becky's Best Bites		Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Honey Lime Chicken
Flavor the Moments		Simple Herb and Garlic Roasted Turkey Breast
Oat and Sesame		Creamy Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
Skinny Fitalicious		Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Hummus
Budget Bytes		Homemade Garlic Bread
From A Chef's Kitchen		Very Veggie Gazpacho
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Parmesan and Romano Mashed Potatoes
Cafe Delites		Lemon Chicken Scallopini w/ Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce