The question of whether garlic can continue to be eaten after it has sprouted is a question that plagues many people who love cooking. In fact, whether garlic can be eaten after germination is closely related to factors such as the degree of germination, the storage time, and whether it has deteriorated.
First of all, garlic sprouting is a natural phenomenon that indicates that it is growing. In the right environment, garlic absorbs water and nutrients and sprouts. If the degree of germination is mild, only small green shoots appear on the top of the garlic cloves, then such garlic is usually edible. When cooking, the small sprouts can be gently plucked, or the sprouted garlic can be chopped and used to make minced garlic, garlic chips, etc., to add flavor to the dish.
However, if the garlic has sprouted badly, or even grown into garlic seedlings, its taste and nutritional value may be affected. At this time, it is recommended to use garlic for making garlic sprout dishes, such as stir-fried meat with garlic sprouts, scrambled eggs with garlic sprouts, etc., to make full use of its nutritional value.
In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to the storage time of garlic. If garlic is stored for too long, it may cause it to deteriorate, mildew, odor and other phenomena. Such garlic not only tastes worse, but may also cause harm to human health. Therefore, before consuming garlic, it is important to carefully check whether it has deteriorated.
In short, whether garlic can be eaten after germination needs to be judged on a case-by-case basis. If the germination is mild and there is no deterioration, you can continue to eat; If the germination is severe or has gone bad, it is recommended to use it to make other dishes or discard it to avoid adverse effects on human health.