Tag: garlic variety

– Purple garlic is a different variety from white garlic.
– White garlic comes from a variety called softneck garlic, while purple garlic comes from a variety called hardneck garlic.
– White garlic bulbs have cloves of different sizes and shapes, while purple garlic cloves tend to be all the same size.
– Purple garlic has a milder flavor than white garlic when fresh.
– Purple garlic can be used in place of white garlic in cooking and won’t overwhelm a dish when raw.
– Purple garlic has a shorter shelf life than white garlic and can lose its flavor as it dries out.
– Purple garlic is more likely to be found in specialty markets and farmers’ markets.
– Purple garlic is safe to eat and is just a different variety with a juicier texture and milder flavor.
– Blue or green garlic is caused by a chemical reaction when garlic is cut or grated, but purple garlic is not affected by this reaction.
– Older garlic is more likely to change colors and will have a stronger flavor and smell.
– Purple garlic and white garlic serve the same purpose and can be used interchangeably.
– Purple garlic should be stored differently with a shorter shelf life, recommended to store in a mesh bag at room temperature during periods of higher humidity, and in a small clay flower pot in a cabinet during the winter.