Huixian Garlic [Gansu Huixian Specialty]

What is Huixian garlic? Authentic specialty of Huixian County, Gansu Province: Huixian garlic

Summary:Do you want to know what Huixian garlic is? This article is a detailed introduction to the special product of Huixian County, Gansu Province - Huixian Garlic. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Huixian Garlic. The full text takes about 4 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Huixian Garlic and its nutritional value? What are the product characteristics of Huixian garlic? How did the history of garlic in Huixian come about? Tasting and eating methods of Huixian garlic, etc

Basic Introduction of Huizhou Garlic

Due to its unique geographical location and superior agricultural environmental conditions, Huizhou's "Three Garlic" products are well-known both inside and outside the province. Purple skinned garlic is the economic crop with the longest cultivation history, largest planting area, and best production efficiency in the Huizhou local specialty product family. Obtained pollution-free agricultural product certification in 2003, A-level green food certification in 2005, registered 4 brand trademarks in 2007, and won the "Houji Award" from the China Yangling Agricultural High tech Association in 2008

Gansu Provincial Quality Inspection Institute determined that garlic cloves in Huixian County contain 1.58% allicin, 0.2% garlic oil, 0.256 micrograms/gram selenium, 73.4 milligrams/100 grams germanium, and trace elements such as Vb, Vc, Ca, P, Fe, etc. The nutrient content is significantly higher than in other surrounding areas, making it an ideal health seasoning

"Huixian Purple skinned Garlic" Garlic has a delicate shape, full scales, black purple skin, crispy and tender flesh, heavy juice, strong aroma, spicy and palatable taste, and rich nutrition. It is a delicious food and seasoning product, and can also be used as medicine. It is a genuine specialty product

How did the history of garlic in Huixian come about

Tasting and Eating Methods of Huizhou Garlic

1 Garlic can be eaten raw, mashed, stewed, boiled in soup, or applied externally with mashed juice, sliced and roasted at acupoints

2. Garlic that has sprouted has little therapeutic effect, and it is not advisable to marinate garlic for too long to avoid damaging the active ingredients

3. Adding some minced garlic before cooking can enhance the deliciousness of the dish

4. Adding some garlic chunks when cooking fish or meat can relieve fishy smell and remove off flavors

5. Adding some garlic paste when making cold dishes can make the spicy flavor stronger

6. Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, etc. with garlic paste, which can be used to dip in cold noodles and dumplings

7. Capsaicin is afraid of heat and decomposes quickly when exposed to heat. Its bactericidal effect is reduced. Therefore, raw garlic should be eaten to prevent and treat infectious diseases