It will prevent the garlic from losing its flavor
A lot of people cannot get through their meal without a clove of garlic, and they always have a bulb in the kitchen. To get the most out of garlic, it has to be stored properly. This fragrant food can last up to months, but proper conservation prevents it from becoming soft or drying up and losing its flavor.
Save a whole bulb of garlic
If you cook daily with garlic, you will end up using the whole bulb quickly. If you are not such a big fan or bought a large quantity of garlic, it can be more difficult to keep the it fresh. You can store a whole garlic bulb outside the refrigerator, but the bulb will probably start to sprout if you do this.
The right temperature for garlic
Generally a temperature of 15 to 18 degrees is ideal for storing garlic. For example, a storage place closer to the floor will be cooler than the top shelves in your kitchen cupboard, and therefore being a better option. Avoid as well placing the garlic near the oven, stove or any other hot appliance. Additionnaly, choose a spot where no bright sunlight falls on it as it is preferable for storage conditions.
Ventilation for storage
Garlic bulbs are usually sold in airated nets, and for good reason. The garlic cloves need constant ventilation to maintain their extend their shelf life at home. Hencewise, it is best to store the garlic cloves separately rather than in a pantry, bag or airtight storage box.
Store peeled garlic cloves
Have you accidentally peeled more cloves than you need? If so, don’t worry no more as it is possible to store it for a while. All you have to do is place the cloves in an airtight storage container (yes, you can if they are peeled). A glass container is better than a plastic one because plastic absorbs the strong garlic odor. The container must completly seal air off to prevent everything in your fridge from smelling like garlic. You can store the peeled and / or sliced garlic in the refrigerator for up to two days.