الثوم المجفف (Dried Garlic)
Garlic is a staple ingredient in Arab and international cuisine, boasting numerous health and beauty benefits, in addition to its distinctive flavor that adds a wonderful aroma to foods. One way to preserve garlic and use it in cooking is to use dried garlic, an innovative and convenient solution for preserving its flavor for long periods.
How to prepare dried garlic:
Dried garlic is prepared by peeling garlic cloves and slicing them into thin slices or grinding them into a fine powder. It is then dried using several methods, including sun drying, electric dehydration, or even oven drying. Once dried, the garlic becomes more concentrated in flavor and smaller in size, making it easier to store for long periods.
Benefits:
Distinctive health benefits:
o Garlic contains sulfur compounds such as allicin, which contribute to strengthening the immune system, improving heart health, and reducing harmful cholesterol levels.
o It has antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it effective in fighting inflammation and infection.
o Garlic also helps regulate blood sugar levels and promotes digestive health.
Ease of Storage:
o Dried garlic has a longer shelf life than fresh garlic, making it an ideal choice for storing in the kitchen for use at any time.
Availability in Various Dishes:
o Dried garlic can be used in a variety of dishes, from soups to sauces and seasonings. It can also be added to many dried foods, such as dry soups or ready-made meals.
Retains Flavor:
o Although dried garlic has a more concentrated flavor, it retains all the active properties of fresh garlic, making it easy to add its distinctive flavor to food.
Uses:
Dried garlic as a spice: Dried garlic powder can be sprinkled over foods or added to sauces and stir-fries for a strong, distinctive flavor.
Rehydration: When using dried garlic in cooking, soak it in warm water for a few minutes to restore it to its semi-fresh state before adding it to foods.
Helps prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia
Cooking and traditional medicine
Skincare and hair care
Natural pest repellent
The difference between dried garlic and fresh garlic:
Although dried garlic retains many of the benefits of fresh garlic, there are some differences. Fresh garlic has a higher moisture and nutrient content, while dried garlic is smaller and more concentrated in flavor. Dried garlic is also better suited for long-term cooking than fresh garlic.
Export details worldwide:
Types: Cloves and powder
Packaging: Sacks or cartons
Container: 20 feet
Weight: 10 kg or 20 kg
Weight and packaging: Automated
Origin: Egypt
