Garlic
Ingredient: Bulb of Allium sativum
Color: White to cream
Flavor: Strong, pungent, and savory
Scent: Aromatic
Texture: Firm and fleshy
Moisture content: 60-70%
Ash content: 1-2%
Shelf life: 3-6 months (fresh), 12-18 months (frozen), 24-36 months (powdered)
Storage: Cool, dry place, kept in the original sealed container away from moisture and direct light.