Spanish Roja Seed Garlic

Spanish Roja garlic bulbs are a moderately-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and have a bulbous and curved, oblate appearance with a hard, woody central stalk. The bulbs are covered in thin, flaky layers of protective sheaths, and each bulb varies in coloring from solid white to white with purple stripes. As these outer layers are peeled away, a ring of 6 to 8 large, swollen cloves surrounds the central stalk. Each clove is encased in a dark red, red-purple, to red-brown covering that is dry, brittle, and easy to peel. When raw, the garlic cloves have a firm, crisp, and chewy consistency with a fiery, pungent taste. One distinct characteristic of Spanish Roja garlic is an element of sweetness that shines through the garlic’s rich and spicy flavor. Once Spanish Roja garlic is cooked, it softens slightly, creating a complex, savory, and deep garlic flavor with a lingering aftertaste.