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3 Garlic
Garlic is a pungent bulb used widely as a culinary ingredient and seasoning. It is commonly eaten raw, cooked, or dried and belongs to the allium family.
Beneficial properties
contains antioxidant compounds
supports savory flavor without added sodium
source of sulfur compounds
low in calories
Nutritional highlights
Garlic provides small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, and sulfur-containing compounds such as allicin.