Peeled Black Garlic

Origin: Aomori, Japan

The Story

A bit of happenstance resulted in this product hitting the market. For decades, the Japanese government has been studying the health benefits of black garlic, and recently concluded that regular consumption will minimize or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia. They are so convinced of this, they are providing grants to black garlic producers to buy the equipment necessary to convert the garlic into pill form. The government then buys back the pills from the producer and distribute them to the state-run elderly care facilities.