What is black garlic?
Our Black Garlic Bulbs are made by slowly ageing fresh garlic until the cloves turn dark, soft and naturally sweet. The result is a deeply savoury ingredient with gentle sweetness and rich umami flavour – mellow, rounded, and incredibly easy to use.
Black garlic brings depth to everyday dishes without overpowering them. It’s not sharp, spicy or harsh, making it a favourite for cooks who want flavour without fuss.
What does black garlic taste like?
Black garlic has a soft, savoury flavour with gentle sweetness, often compared to balsamic, tamarind or soy. It’s rich and umami-forward, with none of the bite or heat of raw garlic.
The cloves are tender and spreadable, making them easy to mash, slice or blend into dishes.
How to use black garlic
Black garlic is flexible and forgiving. Use it during cooking or stir it through just before serving.
Try it:
- Mashed into butter, yoghurt or mayonnaise
- Stirred through pasta, risotto or grain dishes
- Added to sauces, dressings or marinades
- Paired with roasted vegetables, mushrooms or meats
- Spread directly on toast or crackers
When to use black garlic
Black garlic works:
- During cooking, to build savoury depth
- At the end, to add richness and balance – It won’t burn or become bitter, making it easy to experiment with
Why you’ll love it
- Deep umami flavour without harshness
- Naturally sweet and savoury
- Soft, easy-to-use cloves
- Versatile across many dishes
- Made in small batches using real ingredients
Ingredients
100% garlic (processed using heat, humidity, and time)
Storage
Peel cloves only as you need them. Keep the bulbs in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight (or in an airtight container in the refrigerator). Use within 3 months.
FAQs about black garlic
What is black garlic?
Black garlic is garlic that has been slowly aged until the cloves turn dark, soft and naturally sweet. The ageing process transforms the flavour, making it mellow and savoury rather than sharp.
Does black garlic taste like raw garlic?
No. It’s much milder, with a sweet-savoury, umami flavour and no harsh garlic bite.
How do I use whole black garlic bulbs?
Black garlic can be mashed, sliced or stirred into dishes during cooking, or added just before serving. It’s commonly used in sauces, spreads, pasta, vegetables and meat dishes.
Is black garlic fermented?
Black garlic is aged, not fermented. Its flavour develops through time and gentle heat, not through fermentation.
What does black garlic taste like?
Black garlic has a soft, savoury flavour with gentle sweetness and rich umami notes. It does not have the sharp bite or heat of raw garlic.
Can you eat black garlic as-is?
Yes. Black garlic can be eaten straight from the clove, spread on toast or crackers, or used without further cooking.
Where can I find more info?
For more information, go to Black Garlic: Unique and Delicious
Pair it with
Black garlic pairs beautifully with bold finishing salts like Pepperberry Finishing Salt, adding depth beneath brighter, aromatic flavours.
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