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Are sprouted garlic toxic?

ARE SPROUTED GARLIC TOXIC? We have already told you that you must not eat sprouted potatoes as they are considered toxic. They can affect your nervous system and play havoc with your nerve impulses. But what about sprouted garlic? Well, we tell you the truth.

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​Can spoil the taste

CAN SPOIL THE TASTE: For starters, garlic sprouts are not poisonous and that's a big relief. But if you love the flavour of garlic in your food, the sprout can totally spoil the taste of your dish by making it bitter.

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​Experts say

EXPERTS SAY: According to food experts, the first time you notice the sprout, it is considered safe to use it for up to 10 days. But if it has stayed sprouted for long, it is best to cut out the bulb which contains the sprout. Cutting out the sprouted part, in most cases tackles the bitterness of the garlic. Some people even use the smelling technique to tell if the whole garlic has gone bad.

However, if along with sprouting, the garlic has also become mushy, it should be discarded.

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​Can make your meal taste bitter

CAN MAKE YOUR MEAL TASTE BITTER: Getting rid of sprouted garlic gets most important when the dish that you are using it for, requires the raw flavour. A really tiny sprout can still work for your wish but if it's grown a bit (up to 2-3 inches), the entire clove can turn out to be bitter and ruin your meal.

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​Benefits of garlic

BENEFITS OF GARLIC: Coming to why you should eat garlic, it is antibacterial, antifungal and a great antioxidant too. It is also rich in vitamins and nutrients like vitamin B, C, calcium, manganese among others. `

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​Studies

STUDIES: Many studies have also established that eating raw garlic can help you fight heart disease, stroke, cancer and many infections.

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