Black Garlic, the New Healthy Superfood — And You Thought You Knew Everything About Garlic

Though not as well known as its white counterpart, black garlic is enjoying a rise in popularity in gastronomic circles and the alternative health field. Introduced to the health and food markets about 5 years ago by the Koreans, garlic becomes “black garlic” through a month-long process of fermentation under strictly controlled heat and humidity. The health benefits of fermented black garlic are being touted by natural medicine practitioners, herbalists and others. MORE: http://www.jbbardot.com/black-garlic-the-new-healthy-superfood-and-you-thought-you-knew-everything-about-garlic/