Garlic is native to Central Asia.
Garlic is widely used worldwide for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.
In ancient times garlic was used as currency.
Garlic is believed to have aphrodisiac properties.
US people consume more than 250 million pounds of garlic annually.
The word garlic comes from Old English garleac, meaning "spear leek".
There are over 300 varieties of garlic worldwide.
Nickname: The “stinking rose.”
Garlic powder has a different taste from fresh garlic.
During World War II, garlic was used as an inexpensive replacement for antibiotics.
Some studies show garlic can reduce LDL or "bad" cholesterol.
The antioxidant properties of garlic help scavenge harmful free radicals, which can damage LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood stream.
The close relatives of garlic include the leek, onion, shallot, chive, and rakkyo.
Garlic pills help ward off coughs and colds.
Garlic is often paired with onion, tomato, or ginger.
Garlic may be applied to breads to create a variety of classic dishes such as garlic toast, garlic bread, crostini, bruschetta and canapé.
Mixing garlic with egg yolks and olive oil produces aioli.
