This is often referred to as the garlic germ, which is simply the vegetable's way of growing a new version of itself. It's ...

We'll explain what part of the garlic clove is called the germ and the arguments for and against removing it before using garlic in your recipe.

A new study suggests that garlic consumption may increase the risk of atrophic gastritis in individuals with H. pylori ...

In order for allicin to be released, though, Gunter says "garlic has to be cut or crushed." But there's also another cause for concern: bacteria from the soil the garlic is grown in. That bacteria ...

A study done in 2015 helps us understand how raw garlic helps in boosting our immunity. It contains allicin, a compound that strengthens your immune system and keeps harmful bacteria at bay.

If the garlic is old, be sure to remove the bitter ‘germ’ from the centre of the clove. The easiest way to crush garlic is to place a clove on a board and, using the flat side of a small knife ...

On the other hand, in case of kimchi fermented by microorganisms from garlic, the strains of in the Leuconostoc and Weissella, were dominant. These lactic acid bacteria were also confirmed to ...

A new study commissioned by the US government has found that essential oils from common spices like oregano, allspice and garlic can act as a natural barrier against bacteria like E-Coli A new ...