Green sprouts in your garlicwhat’s a cook to do?
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Its happened to me too: Im planning to serve butteryshrimp scampiandgarlic breadfor dinner.
Then I notice that my garlic has sprouted little green shoots.
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Should I toss it or is it safe to eat?
Should I remove the sprouts andcook with the rest?
Is It Safe to Eat Sprouted Garlic?
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All of the experts I consulted agree that it’s perfectly safe to eat sprouted garlic.
“It’s completely natural and completely safe.”
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Does Sprouted Garlic Taste Bad?
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Youcaneat sprouted garlic, but is it a good idea?
Should You Remove the Sprout?
In fact, the green shoots of new garlicthe garlic scapesare considered a delicacy by many.
“Fresh garlic should be plump and firm and tightly wrapped in its papery skin.”
How To Store Garlic So It Doesnt Sprout
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“Ceramic garlic jars help keep garlic cool and fresh if you have small quantities,” says Studer.
“A good wire basket hanging in a cool location is excellent for a larger amount of garlic.”
Depending on the variety of garlic, well-stored bulbs can last between two and nine months.
Can’t use your garlic before it sprouts?
Garlic will keep in the freezer for about a year."
The Takeaway
Using sprouted garlic is fine from a safety and culinary perspective.
