How long will this last?
180
days when stored properly
Pantry
Storage location
60–65°F
Temperature
Low / Dry
Humidity
Ethylene producer. This one produces ethylene — the invisible ripening gas. Keep it away from ethylene-sensitive friends like leafy greens and broccoli.
Pro tip
Store whole heads in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot. Do not refrigerate whole unpeeled garlic — cold breaks dormancy and triggers sprouting. Once a head is broken, use within a week. Peeled cloves can be refrigerated for up to a week. Never store garlic-in-oil preparations at room temperature.
About
Garlic is the backbone of flavor in cuisines around the world — the aromatic foundation that makes savory food taste deep and complex and satisfying. You don't just add garlic to dishes; you build them on it. Raw garlic is pungent and sharp, but roasted garlic transforms into something almost sweet and spreadable. Keep a head on your counter and you'll always be five minutes from great food.
Flavor & Uses
Taste and Uses
Flavor
pungentspicy (raw)sweet and mellow (roasted)earthysavory
Best for
sautéingroastingsoupssaucesmarinadesgarlic breadaiolipickled garlic
Seasonality
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Good to know
Toxic to dogs and cats. Garlic-infused oils stored at room temperature can harbor Clostridium botulinum — always refrigerate and use within one week.
Fun Fact
Garlic has been used as a food, medicine, and even currency for over 7,000 years. Ancient Egyptian workers building the pyramids were reportedly given garlic daily to maintain their strength and ward off illness.
In the Kitchen