Can sprouted garlic be eaten?

This makes many people worry and wonder if onions and garlic sprouts can be eaten? Some people even think that sprouted garlic is considered a spoiled food and is often discarded. Please read the article below to get the answer.

Can sprouted onions and garlic be eaten?

Onion and garlic with strong, pungent and delicious flavor are two common spices in the kitchen of most families in Vietnam. Onions are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folate. Meanwhile, garlic contains many vitamins C, B6, calcium, phosphorus, thiamin, potassium, copper and manganese.

Onions and garlic sprouts are still edible, but the nutrients have been used to feed the sprouts, so they are often spongy, creaky, and have a reduced taste. In fact, sprouted onions and garlic are non-toxic, harmless, and completely edible.

Garlic sprouts due to high humidity. To prevent them from sprouting, store onions and garlic in a cool, dry place with good air circulation. In addition, the ripening of vegetables produces ethylene gas, which stimulates the germination of onions and garlic, so keep onions and garlic separate from other fruits and vegetables.

Benefits of eating sprouted garlic

Sprouted garlic is still beneficial for health. Sprouting garlic is rich in antioxidants, helps fight free radical damage, helps protect the body from heart attacks, helps prevent colds.

However, garlic is only a spice in daily meals, not a significant source of antioxidants to nourish the body, so families should not intentionally let garlic sprout to eat.

Jessica Tanner

Update 28 February 2023