Garlic
Garlic is a pungent and flavourful ingredient that comes from a plant. It is a bulb that grows underground and is closely related to onions, leeks, and chives. Garlic has been used for cooking and medicinal purposes for thousands of years due to its distinctive taste and potential health benefits.
To produce garlic, farmers plant individual cloves in the soil, where they grow into bulbs. These bulbs are harvested when the plant reaches maturity, usually after a few months. Once harvested, the bulbs are dried and stored for later use. Garlic can be used fresh or dried and ground into powder, minced, or crushed for cooking.
Garlic often appears on food labels for its strong and savoury flavour. It is a staple ingredient in many cuisines worldwide, adding depth and aroma to dishes. Common foods that may contain garlic include pasta sauces, marinades, salad dressings, soups, and stir-fries. Apart from its flavouring properties, garlic is also believed to have potential health benefits, although these claims are still being researched.
Foods in the CalorieStar database containing Garlic
Pizza Express American Pepperoni PizzaFry's Artisan Lightly Seasoned Vegan Chicken-Style Strips
Heinz Barbecue Classic Sauce
Sainsbury's BBQ Garlic & Herb British Chicken Mini Breast Fillet Kebabs
Pot Noodle Beef & Tomato
Sainsbury's Beef Lasagne, Be Good To Yourself
Sainsbury's Beef Stew
Kallo Beetrooot Veggie Cake
Cruga Biltong Original Marinated Beef
Dolmio Bolognese Onion And Garlic Pasta Sauce
Dolmio Bolognese Pasta Sauce Original
Sainsbury's British Classic Braised Steak
Sainsbury's British Classic Lancashire Hotpot
Sainsbury's British Classic Minced Beef Hotpot
Sauce Shop Buffalo Hot Sauce
Heinz Burger Sauce
Holme Farmed Venison Burgers
Sainsbury's Cheese & Garlic Flatbread
Asda Cheese & Tomato Mini Pizzas
Sauce Shop Cherry Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Ginsters Chicken & Bacon Slice
Sainsbury's Chicken & King Prawn Paella, Taste the Difference
Sainsbury's Chicken Chow Mein
Waitrose Chicken Kievs with Garlic and Parsley Butter
Hippeas Chickpea Tortilla Snacks Rockin' Ranch Flavour
