Organic
Garlic
"Adding flavor to life"
A fundamental flavor component in various cuisines globally, garlic adds a pungent aroma to dishes, serving as a staple ingredient.
Also known as
Garlic bulb, Lausan, Lahsun, Alho
Botanical name
Allium sativum
Product Details
PLU Code
94608
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Garlic › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia, specifically modern-day Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, though now cultivated worldwide
Temperature
-1 to 0°C (30 to 32°F)
Shelf Life
9 months
Status
Approved
About Garlic
Garlic is widely cultivated and used in cooking for its distinctive flavor, therapeutic properties, and preservation qualities.
Nutrition Information
For 100 grams of garlic, the nutrition facts are as follows
Energy 149 kcal
Carbohydrates 33 grams
Fibers 2.1 grams
Protein 6.4 grams
Fat 0.5 grams
Water content 59 grams
Sodium 1 milligram
Potassium 401 milligrams
Calcium 181 milligrams
Magnesium 25 milligrams
Phosphorus 153 milligrams
Zinc 1.4 milligrams
Iron 1.7 milligrams
Vitamin C 31 milligrams
Vitamin B6 1.2 milligrams
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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