This locally grown garlic is full of flavor. It supplies sharpness and spice to a dish when added raw, or an aromatic depth when cooked. Used for centuries in culinary and medicinal applications, it contains high levels of important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B6 and manganese. Garlic also contains a compound called allicin which fights free radicals and helps reduce swelling in the body. Pro tip: crush your garlic cloves a few minutes before cooking them to reap the optimum allicin benefits. Allicin is present at its highest level about 10 minutes after garlic has been "damaged" (crushed, minced, chopped, etc.).