Garlic Clove vs Garlic Bulb: Easy Guide to Garlic -A garlic bulb, also known as a head of garlic, is the entire reproductive structure of the garlic plant, which is made up of individual sections called cloves. The bulb is the main part of the plant that is used in cooking and is covered in a papery skin, with each clove inside also having its own protective skin.
What it is
A storage organ: The bulb is a modified underground stem that stores nutrients for the plant.
A "head" of garlic: It is the whole "head" or "bulb" that is typically sold in stores.
Composed of cloves: A single bulb contains multiple individual cloves, which are the fleshy, tear-drop-shaped segments.
Key facts
Number of cloves: A bulb typically has between 10 and 20 cloves, though this can vary by variety and size.
Structure: The cloves are arranged in irregular rings around a central stem.
Individual growth: Each clove can grow into a new garlic plant.
Usage: The individual cloves are used in cooking, and they can be pungent and fiery when raw, becoming sweeter and creamier when cooked.
Type
Seasoning
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