Garlic and garlic sprouts are two common garlic vegetables, both of which are seedlings of garlic, but their growing conditions and characteristics differ. This article will introduce their differences from the following aspects:
Growing conditions. Garlic is cultivated by softening garlic bulbs in dark conditions, and its leaves are tender yellow, the stems are white, and there is no synthesis of chlorophyll, so the spicy taste is light and the aroma is stronger. Garlic has a short growth cycle and can generally be harvested in about 10 days.
Garlic seedlings are garlic seedlings that grow under natural light, its leaves are bright green, the stems are pale green, and there is sufficient chlorophyll synthesis, so the spicy taste is heavier and the aroma is lighter. Garlic seedlings have a long growth cycle, and they can only be harvested in about 30 days.
Nutritive value. The nutrients of garlic and garlic sprouts are similar, and they are rich in protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, etc., among which antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and other active substances represented by sulfur-containing compounds are the most prominent. Relatively speaking, garlic has a higher content of vitamin C, and garlic seedlings have a higher content of calcium, iron, zinc and other trace elements.
How to eat. Both garlic and garlic sprouts can be eaten as vegetables or spices, generally speaking, garlic is more suitable for stir-frying or making soups, and garlic sprouts are more suitable for stir-mixing or dumpling filling. Garlic can be paired with eggs, minced meat, tofu, etc., to make dishes with both color and flavor, such as scrambled eggs with garlic, minced pork with garlic, etc. Garlic sprouts can be paired with sliced meat, fish, shrimp, etc., to make refreshing and tender dishes, such as stir-fried pork slices with garlic sprouts, stir-fried fish fillets with garlic sprouts, stir-fried shrimp with garlic sprouts, etc. Garlic sprouts can also be paired with leeks, cabbage, celery, etc., to make dumpling filling, which is delicious.
Edible effect. Garlic and garlic sprouts have certain health care effects, which can enhance immunity, prevent colds, lower blood pressure, reduce blood lipids, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-aging, etc. However, due to the different spicy taste of garlic and garlic sprouts, you should also pay attention to the appropriate amount when eating, too much consumption may lead to dry mouth, stomach fire, excessive anger, etc. In addition, garlic and garlic sprouts are both hair products, and pregnant women, menstrual periods, gout patients, etc. should not eat more.
Summary. Garlic and garlic sprouts are two different garlic vegetables, their growth conditions, nutritional value, eating methods, and eating effects are different, but they are both very healthy and delicious ingredients, and proper consumption can bring many benefits to our body.