Organic
Garlic
"Nature's flavor powerhouse"
A fundamental flavor component in many cuisines, garlic is a versatile ingredient adding depth to various dishes with its aromatic, pungent flavor.
Also known as
Garlic bulb, Camphor of the Poor, Stinking Rose
Botanical name
Allium sativum
Product Details
PLU Code
93401
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Garlic › All Sizes
Origin
Originated in Central Asia, garlic is now cultivated worldwide for its culinary and medicinal values.
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
9 months
Status
Approved
About Garlic
Usually harvested in summer or fall depending on the region and weather, one-clove garlic, also known as single bulb garlic, is a type of garlic that has only one large clove rather than multiple smaller cloves in the bulb.
Nutrition Information
One-clove garlic variety is low in calories. Serving size is typically 3 grams or about 3 cloves. 3 grams or 3 cloves of garlic contain approximately 13 calories. It has 0.45 grams of fat, 0.67 grams of protein and 2.81 grams of carbohydrates.
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 bags or mesh bags, away from direct sunlight
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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PLU Reference
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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