Organic
Elephant Garlic
"A mild twist on a classic flavor"
A mild and sweet variant of garlic, Elephant Garlic has large cloves and a unique flavor profile that is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Also known as
Russian Garlic, Elephant Leek
Botanical name
Allium ampeloprasum
Product Details
PLU Code
94609
5-digit code
Category
Vegetables
Garlic › All Sizes
Origin
Central Asia and Europe
Temperature
Cool, dry storage after curing
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Elephant Garlic
Rich in vitamins and minerals, Elephant Garlic also has medicinal properties. Its strong aroma and flavor make it a favorite among chefs.
Nutrition Information
Elephant garlic is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Nutrition facts for 100g of Elephant Garlic are as follows. It contains Energy 149 kcal, Carbohydrates 33.5g, Fiber 2.6g, Sugars 1g, Protein 6.4g, Fat 0.5g. It is rich in various vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C 31.2 mg, Folate 181 mcg, Vitamin B6 1.78 mg, Manganese 1.34 mg, Potassium 401 mg, Magnesium 61 mg and Phosphorus 153 mg.
Storage & Handling
University of Georgia guidance explicitly covers cured elephant garlic bulbs as well as garlic: dry the bulbs after harvest, then use cool, dry storage.
Temperature
Cool, dry storage after curing
Humidity
Dry conditions; no elephant-specific RH target verified
Storage Notes: Do not maintain high humidity or apply fresh-leek handling to cured bulbs. Exact temperature, RH and quality duration require a confirmed bulb-storage protocol.
Conditional guidance
Source: University of Georgia: Garlic, elephant garlic and leek production.
Applies to: harvested and properly cured elephant garlic bulbs.
The shared cool/dry handling is supported; no numerical optimum or universal shelf life is assigned.
Do not use seed-stock or fresh-leek parameters for edible cured bulbs.
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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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