Homtiem Black Garlic 8.82 Oz (250g.), Whole Black Garlic Fermented for 90 Days, Super Foods, Non-GMOs, Non-Additives, High in Antioxidants, Ready to Eat for Snack Healthy, Healthy Recipes

Prior I have had black garlic from a certain small business gathering crafty website. Reading all the reviews about moldy garlic, I was a bit worried and not too sure what to expect flavor and quality wise, but I figured it couldn't hurt since the cost of this jar is the price of approximately 3 bulbs of black garlic. This is good value for the money for what you get. This will be the main black garlic I buy just because of the value, but I'll still buy other black garlic from smaller vendors. It comes in a nice plastic jar with a metal seal and I had no issues with packaging and suspect any issues of mold/damage probably happens once in warehouse/mail vendor hands. I ate 3 right off the bat. It was sweet. I would say it has a bit less of a balsamic taste than others I've tried. But the flavor and consistency is very uniform and standard. You will know what to expect with each bulb. The bulbs are very easy to peel and the paper flakes right off. It has a consistent sort of rubber/gel consistency. Very smooth and easy to chew and go down. A cross between al dente pasta with the chewy bite and a gelly, fruity consistency like gummy bears. You'll know what to expect with each bulb since it is produced in a standardized setting. One piece per bulb instead of many cloves within a bulb with varying tastes/textures within the bulb. I would say home made type you buy has a bit more of a range in flavor that I will still buy. But this has a good place for a more affordable yet pretty good black garlic source as more of the back bone in terms of money value and health benefits. This is good enough for me to put on subscription regularly. To sum it up, main pro is consistency in taste and value for the money. At the main time it can be a con because of the consistency in taste. It will still be decent in food, but have less of a flavor range, but the taste isn't bad at all and is sweet, but less of the balsamic range.

So we bought Ottelenghi's Simple cookbook and one of the awesome recipes required black garlic. Not one store in town carried it. So back to Amazon to give it a try. These are not cheap. However, the quality and the freshness (all things considered with black garlic) made this a worthwhile purchase. OMG. Delish. It's a strong flavor, sweet and savory, moisty all at once. A month later, in that spiffy plastic container with a lid on it, the garlic is still fresh tasting and chewy/gummy as it should be. Brave new world. We felt that a little goes a long way in terms of flavor, but wow.

I'm suspicious of the other reviews that mention how the smell and flavor of there are great. There is no way you would eat these if you didn't want a health benefit. When you open the container the smell will almost make you gag...it's fermented garlic bulbs though, what do you expect them to smell like? The closest flavor I can describe is an expired old fig. It's sweet-ish like a fig, but a little garlicky. Not terrible, but I eat it just before my breakfast to get the taste out of my mouth. Each one must be unwrapped, and it's unavoidable to get a little of it on the end of your fingers, but it rinses off easily. I take it for blood pressure control, probably helping, but it's difficult to quantify.

I have been using this brand for about 3 months now, and I tried couple of different brands before this one. First of all, it is important to understand that this garlic is imported from Thailand. It means that it does not have cloves, it's a garlic bulb without cloves. Also, the original taste is a bit sweeter, and when fermented it's even more sweeter. I tried US brand before this one from wholefoods market and it tastes similar but much less sweet, which I believe is because most of garlic species you find in US do have cloves and less sweeter taste. The only thing I did not test is if it really helps with immune system and lowering blood pressure. I can say that the US brand did help with lowering blood pressure for 5-6 points but I did not try with this brand which I will soon.

I did not know what to expect as I have never eaten black garlic before. But I wanted it because of it's higher antioxidant levels than raw garlic, and as well as being easier on the gut. But wow, has my life forever changed. Immediately upon opening the tub, I was greeted with such a divine, rich, unique, comforting scent that is hard to put into words. The shell peels so easily, revealing such a cute, soft, black garlic inside. The taste is one of my most favorite things in the world, and is addicting. The closest I can describe the taste is something similar to prunes, but not quite. It is sweet but so aromatic. I am hooked and recommend this. All the garlics came in great condition, no mold. I think this is a great size for the value as well.

Wonderful tasting great product

I bought this whole black garlic for its health benefits, but it turns out it’s also delicious — and my son absolutely loves it too. It’s soft, slightly sweet with a deep, rich flavor — almost like a tangly balata if or roasted fig. It’s definitely not what you’d expect from garlic. This black garlic is fermented for 90 days, with no GMOs, no additives, and it’s ready to eat right out of the jar, which makes it a perfect healthy snack to have on-th-go, if you’d prefer. It’s high in antioxidants, and we’ve read that it can help support heart health, boost immune function, and even assist with blood sugar regulation. I love that it’s a natural superfood with real health benefits — and no artificial ingredients. It’s rare to find something that’s both this good for you and this tasty. My son snacks on them like candy, and I feel great about it. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for a flavorful, nutrient-rich snack that’s totally unique.

El producto es muy bueno, lo malo es que el empaquetado es pésimo la caja rota y el envase toda arrugada la lata ! Más cuidado con lo señalado .mal ensamblado

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