Black Garlic

Black garlic is a type of aged garlic that is colored deep brownish-black. The process is of East Asian origin. It is made by placing garlic (Allium sativum) in a warm, moist, controlled environment over the course of several weeks – a Maillard reaction process that produces black cloves having a savory flavor different from unfermented garlic. Black garlic is used in diverse culinary applications, such as sauces, salads, meats, chocolate, ice cream, and beer.