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Black garlic machine

500g solo black garlic

black garlic also called aged garlic, bulbs black garlic have size:6.5cm

24pcs/kg,

Solo black garlic, size : 2.0-2.8cm, 2.8-3.2cm, 3.5-3.8cm 250g/can, 300g/can,500g/can,

black garlic machine,most machine for export is 100kgs and 3000kgs, 2kgs fresh garlic can ge 1-1.2kgs black garlic,

black garlic Paste, mainly supply 150g /can , also we have 1kgs paste pacakge

Black garlic granules,

30-40mesh, black garlic granules, 100-200 mesh black garlic powder, granules alittle bitter, granules/powder same as black garlic, sweet, granules very easy to store, powder have to store in sealed bags,

What Makes Black Garlic Delicious?

The best black garlic offers a complex flavor profile that balances multiple elements:

• Perfect Sweetness & Acidity: Natural sweetness reminiscent of dried fruit with a subtle tartness
• Soft, Chewy Texture: Tender and moist texture similar to dried fruit or soft candy
• Layered Flavor Profile: Complex notes of caramel, molasses, and balsamic without harshness

How to Select Premium Black Garlic

Appearance

Look for evenly darkened cloves without light spots. The skin should be dry but the interior moist.

Aroma

Should have rich, sweet aromas of molasses, tamarind, and balsamic with no acidic or ammonia notes.

Texture

Gently press – it should feel firm yet slightly pliable with a tender interior.

Taste

When possible, sample. It should be sweet with subtle acidity and complex flavor layers.

Why Black Garlic is Sweet

The fascinating science behind the transformation from pungent garlic to sweet, soft black garlicThe Secret Lies in the Production Process

The sweetness of black garlic is a fascinating phenomenon because it is not achieved by adding sugar. The secret to its sweetness lies in the production process, which triggers a series of complex biochemical reactions.

In simple terms, the sweetness of black garlic is the result of the transformation and concentration of natural sugars present in garlic.

Core Reason: Fermentation and Maillard Reaction

Black garlic is not a natural garlic variety. It is made by processing ordinary white garlic in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment (typically 60-70°C for 60-90 days). This process is similar to “aging” or “curing,” and it primarily triggers two key reactions:

1. Enzymatic Reactions (Fermentation): Converting “Spicy” to “Sweet”

• Raw garlic contains abundant alliin and allinase. When garlic is damaged (such as cut or crushed), allinase acts on alliin to produce allicin, which is responsible for the pungent flavor of raw garlic.
• During the long aging process of black garlic, the garlic’s own enzymes (such as amylase) slowly and continuously break down the naturally non-sweet starches and polysaccharides in garlic into simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose.
• At the same time, the pungent allicin further breaks down into sulfur compounds, significantly reducing or even eliminating the spicy taste.

2. Maillard Reaction: Creating Color and Flavor

• This is the most critical step. Under heating conditions, the simple sugars (reducing sugars) produced in the previous step react with amino acids in garlic through a series of complex reactions, known as the Maillard reaction.
• The results of the Maillard reaction are:
  • Color development: The garlic turns from white to dark brown or black, hence the name “black garlic.”
  • Flavor development: Produces various aromatic compounds, resulting in complex flavors reminiscent of caramel, dried fruit, and even soy sauce. This reaction is also responsible for the aroma and color developed when roasting meat, baking bread, or caramelizing sugar.

Summary of Sweetness Sources:

• Sugar “release”: The garlic’s own starch is broken down by enzymes into simple sugars that can be perceived as sweet.
• Pungency “disappearance”: The spicy compounds that originally masked the sweetness decompose, allowing the sweet taste to become prominent.
• Water “reduction”: Prolonged heat treatment causes water evaporation from the garlic, concentrating the sugars and other components, making the sweetness more intense.
• Flavor “enhancement”: The caramel-like aroma produced by the Maillard reaction enhances the perception of “sweetness” through both smell and taste.

An Analogy:

This process is similar to cooking raw rice into sweet congee (porridge).

• Raw rice (starch) itself is not sweet, but through prolonged boiling (heating), the starch in the rice is broken down by enzymes into sweet-tasting sugars, and the congee becomes sweet.
• The production of black garlic is an extreme manifestation of this principle, except that the “cooking” conditions (temperature, humidity, time) are more precise and prolonged.

Therefore, the sweetness of black garlic is entirely natural. It is the magic of physical conditions and time working together to completely transform a pungent ingredient into a healthy food with a mild flavor, soft and chewy texture, and a sweet taste.

Black garlic has a soft, jelly-like texture and sweet taste

Comparison: Raw Garlic vs. Black Garlic

Production Process Diagram

Biochemical Transformation

• Step 1: Starches → Simple sugars (glucose, fructose)
• Step 2: Simple sugars + Amino acids → Maillard reaction products
• Step 3: Allicin (pungent) → Sulfur compounds (mild)
• Result: Sweet, soft, complex-flavored black garlic