GARLIC

Color White, Purple (varies by variety)
Shape Bulbous, segmented into cloves
Size 4-8 cm in bulb diameter
Weight 30-60 grams per bulb
Texture Firm, dry outer skin, fleshy cloves
Smell Strong, pungent, aromatic
Taste Pungent, spicy, mildly bitter
Moisture 60-70%
Firmness Firm cloves, tender when crushed
Skin Papery, dry, usually white or purple
Storage Life 3-6 months in cool, dry conditions