Garlic has long been used as a food flavoring and as a traditional medicine worldwide. They have a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking. The distinctive aroma is mainly due to organosulfur compounds including allicin present in fresh garlic cloves which form when they are crushed or chopped. By using garlic to spice up your meals, it will not just enhance the taste or aroma, it will also bless your meal with a wide array of health benefits like lowering your blood pressure.
