Local craftsman source, ferment and age this culinary gem using ancestral practices handed down through generations learned in Japan. Fermenting quality garlic with proper care and technique brings out its many layers of flavor. Notes of dried fig, raisin and balsamic are present along with aromas of black truffle and grape must.
Origin: Aomori, Japan
Unit Size: 8.45 oz/100% Black Garlic
Tasting Notes: Nutty, savory, dried fruit, roasted garlic undertones with a natural sweetness.
Process: The garlic is slow-roasted until the sugars caramelize, and then pulverized it into a syrup.
Cooking Ideas: Use in place of balsamic vinegar.