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Black Garlic Day [Aomori Prefecture]

Established by the Aomori Prefecture Black Garlic Cooperative Association with the aim of promoting the production of high-quality black garlic and delivering "Japanese black garlic" to the world

It was registered with the Japan Anniversary Association in 2016

Black garlic is a food product made by slowly aging raw garlic for about a month while controlling the temperature and humidity

Through aging, it turns black, and the characteristic spiciness and odor of garlic mellow, while its sweetness and umami flavor are brought out. It is also characterized by a sweet and sour taste reminiscent of dried fruit

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