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Elephant garlic

Fun fact! Despite its name, elephant garlic is not a variation garlic, it’s actually a member of the leek family. Click to read more!

Despite its name, elephant garlic is not a variation garlic, it’s actually a member of the leek family. While it’s a similar aromatic, it tastes more oniony than regular garlic, and is more yellow in color.

Source: Amber, M. 12 Variations Of Garlic And When To Use Them. Tasting Table. January 26, 2023. https://www.tastingtable.com/902980/variations-of-garlic-and-when-to-use-them/ (Accessed 2025-07-24)

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