No, its not garlics evil twin. What youre looking at is a new superfood, packed with twice as many antioxidants and seven times the disease-fighting polyphenols as its pale counterpart. Black garlic is created by a careful ageing process, which causes the sugars and amino acids to react, resulting in its dark pigment. Recent tests by Japanese scientists show that chemicals in the bulb can help to reduce fatigue from exercise and even improve physical strength. Unlike white garlic, this new breed is milder and sweeter, with a hint of balsamic and molasses. Still not convinced? Its also fragrance-free so you can serve it up on date night with impunity.
Conquer colds: Aged garlic extract can reduce the duration of a cold by up to 61%, according to studies carried out at the University of Florida.
Kill cravings: The bulb helps your body to process glucose, found The Journal of Nutrition, crushing any urges for carbs and sugar.
Fight cancer: The garlics ageing process creates a compound called s-allyl-cysteine, which a study in journal Plos One proved to have cancer-fighting properties.
Words: Scarlett Wrench