Garlic
"A classic bulb vegetable"
Garlic is a bulb crop related to onions and leeks. In ordinary multi-clove types, the bulb is divided into cloves.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Allium sativum
Product Details
PLU Code
4608
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Garlic › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia, Northeastern Iran
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
9 months
Status
Approved
About Garlic
The botanical name for garlic is Allium sativum.
Nutrition Information
Garlic, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 169230, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 149 kcal; Protein: 6.36 g; Fat: 0.5 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 33.06 g; Dietary fiber: 2.1 g; Vitamin C: 31.2 mg; Folate: 3 µg; Total sugars: 1 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for cured, dry garlic bulbs in long-term commercial storage. Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Humidity
60-70%
Packaging
Breathable mesh bags, well-ventilated containers, or trays
Shelf Life
9 months
Storage Notes: Keep garlic dry with good airflow because high humidity favours mold and rooting, and store it apart from other produce because its odor transfers easily. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 333-335.
Applies to: cured, dry garlic bulbs in long-term commercial storage.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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