Fresh white garlic has been used for thousands of years as both a flavourful ingredient and a natural wellness food. It is well known for supporting heart health, helping maintain a healthy immune system and providing natural antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

Many of these benefits come from allicin, a powerful compound released when fresh garlic is crushed or chopped.

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At Black Garlic & Co, our slow ageing process naturally transforms much of the allicin into S-allyl-cysteine (SAC), a stable antioxidant that is more easily absorbed by the body. Research suggests black garlic contains significantly higher antioxidant activity than fresh garlic, allowing you to enjoy the health benefits of garlic in a delicious, sweet and highly bioavailable form.

Raw garlic contains natural sulphur compounds, particularly allicin, which give garlic its distinctive smell and spicy bite. While these compounds are beneficial, they can also irritate sensitive stomachs and cause the lingering garlic breath that many people experience.

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During Black Garlic & Co's slow ageing process, these pungent sulphur compounds naturally break down. The result is black garlic that is much gentler on the digestive system, virtually free from the harsh aftertaste of raw garlic, and far less likely to leave you with lingering garlic breath.

Yes. Many people include garlic in their daily diet because of its well-known health benefits. However, eating raw garlic every day isn't for everyone. It can be harsh on the stomach, irritate the throat and leave a strong aftertaste.

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Our carefully aged black garlic has a soft, almost jelly-like texture with a naturally sweet, rich umami flavour featuring notes of balsamic vinegar, molasses and dried fruit. It's so delicious that many people simply peel a clove and enjoy it as a healthy daily snack, with no cooking required.

Although black garlic begins as fresh white garlic, the ageing process completely transforms its flavour, texture and nutritional profile.

Fresh Garlic

• Sharp, spicy and pungent
• Firm and crisp
• Usually cooked before eating
• High in allicin

Black Garlic

• Sweet, rich and full of umami
• Soft, smooth and spreadable
• Ready to enjoy straight from the clove
• Rich in stable antioxidants including S-allyl-cysteine (SAC)

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Black garlic offers the best of both worlds. You still enjoy the natural goodness of garlic, but with a sweeter flavour, softer texture, enhanced antioxidant profile and incredible versatility in the kitchen. Spread it on sourdough, stir it through pasta, blend it into dressings, pair it with cheese or simply enjoy it straight from the clove.

No. Despite what many people believe, black garlic is not fermented.

Fermentation relies on bacteria or yeast to break down sugars, as happens with foods like kimchi, yoghurt and kombucha.

Black garlic is created using a carefully controlled ageing process with low heat and humidity over several weeks. During this time, a natural process called the Maillard reaction transforms fresh garlic into black garlic without the use of preservatives, additives, artificial ingredients or live cultures.

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The Maillard reaction is responsible for black garlic's deep colour, sweet umami flavour and soft texture. It also naturally enhances the garlic's antioxidant profile, creating a truly unique superfood that's as enjoyable to eat as it is beneficial.

Cherries are considered one of nature's true superfruits. They're naturally rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamin C and other beneficial plant compounds that support overall health and wellbeing.

Research suggests cherries may:

• Help reduce oxidative stress through powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins. 
• Support healthy inflammatory responses. 
• Assist with muscle recovery after exercise. 
• Promote better sleep thanks to their natural melatonin content. 
• Support heart health through potassium, fibre and polyphenols. 
• Help reduce the risk of gout attacks by lowering uric acid levels. 
• Provide a naturally lower glycaemic option than many processed sweet snacks. 

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At Black Garlic & Co, we've paired the goodness of cherries with our premium black garlic to create a unique combination that's packed with flavour and naturally occurring antioxidants. The rich sweetness of cherries perfectly complements the deep umami notes of black garlic, creating products that are both gourmet and nourishing.

People are often surprised by the flavour of black garlic. While it begins as fresh garlic, the ageing process completely transforms its taste.

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Instead of being sharp and spicy, black garlic is naturally sweet, rich and savoury with notes of balsamic vinegar, molasses, tamarind and dried fruit. It delivers incredible umami without the overpowering bite of fresh garlic, making it a favourite among chefs and home cooks alike.