GARLIC
Property | Garlic |
Scientific Name | Allium sativum |
Shape | Bulb composed of multiple individual cloves |
Size | Cloves usually 2-3 cm in length |
Color | White, purple, or pinkish (depending on variety) |
Texture | Firm, slightly crunchy when fresh |
Odor | Strong, pungent, characteristic "garlicky" smell |
Taste | Spicy, pungent, and slightly bitter when raw |
Moisture Content | Moderate, lower moisture when dried |
Skin | Thin, papery, white or off-white |
Appearance | Split into separate cloves, exposing the inner garlic |