
Available all year round.
Store in a cool, dark place and avoid keeping in plastic or cling wrap. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
Throughout history garlic has been the topic of many old wives' tales and folklores, from keeping vampires away to curing various ailments. There is some truth in these, as recent research has shown that the entire onion family, particularly garlic, does have some properties that destroy bacteria and protect against heart disease. Garlic has been cultivated in Central Asia for thousands of years. As early as 2000 BC, the Chinese were using it in their cooking.
5g
Average Quantity per serving | % Daily Intake per serve | Average Quantity per 100 g | |
Energy (kJ/Cal) | 23/6 | 0% | 467/112 |
Protein (g) | 0.4 | 1% | 7.9 |
Fat, total (g) | 0.0 | 0% | 0.6 |
- saturated (g) | 0 | 0% | 0.12 |
Available carbohydrate (g) | 0.5 | 0% | 10.3 |
- sugars (g) | 0.1 | 0% | 1.6 |
Dietary Fibre (g) | 0.8 | 3% | 16.9 |
Sodium (mg) | 0 | 0% | 4 |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ
Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs.
*Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult)
Source: FOODfiles 2016