Brilio.net - Garlic is known as an ingredient or kitchen spice that gives a distinctive taste and aroma to dishes. This kitchen spice is often used as the main ingredient to give dishes a rich and complex taste. The sweet and spicy taste of garlic can increase the enjoyment of eating food, especially in stir-fry dishes, soups and sauces.
Apart from providing a delicious taste, garlic is also known to have various health benefits . Garlic contains the compound allicin which has antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal properties. This compound can help strengthen the immune system and fight infections. Garlic can also reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and has potential as an antioxidant that protects body cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Because it is often used in various things, many people store garlic as a stock of kitchen spices. Usually a number of people choose to store this garlic in the refrigerator. However, there are also those who store it at room temperature by wrapping it in paper.
Apart from these methods, there are other tricks for storing garlic so that it doesn't rot easily even if it is stored for months at room temperature. Well, this trick was shared by Instagram user @ummubalqishaura. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that there are additional kitchen ingredients that are used when storing garlic so that it lasts even if it is not put in the refrigerator.
Tricks for storing garlic so it doesn't rot and turn black for months without a refrigerator.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @ummubalqishaura on Saturday (4/5), the additional ingredients used were powdered tea and flour. So, these two materials are considered to be able to absorb moisture which triggers mold growth. Apart from that, tea and flour can also reduce the risk of fungal growth.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Well, how to use it is quite easy. First of all, prepare the garlic that has been picked from the bulb. Then put it in a dry container. If so, sprinkle with powdered tea and enough wheat flour.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Next, stir all these ingredients until smooth. Then close the container until it is completely airtight. So, this container containing garlic can be stored straight away in the cupboard or in the kitchen. Even if stored at room temperature, garlic will still last for months, you know.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqishaura
Since it was uploaded on Thursday (2/5), this upload about tricks for storing garlic has been viewed more than 60 thousand times. It's not surprising that many netizens are interested. Looking at the comments column, quite a few other Instagram users admitted that they wanted to copy this trick directly.
"Masya Allah, um, I always find tips that make you happy," said Instagram @nikadewanti.
"Wow, it's really durable," said Instagram @dapoer_sriwidi.
"You have to try it. Thank you umma," said Instagram @ayu_said_family.
"New knowledge again, MaasyaAllah," said Instagram @zafranaina.
"Just found out, my mom," replied Instagram @dedeniarsih.
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Benefits of garlic for beauty.
Garlic has many benefits for skin health and beauty. Here are some of the benefits of garlic for beauty:
1. Treat acne.
Garlic contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help treat acne. Applying crushed garlic to acne can help reduce inflammation and speed healing.
2. Brightens the skin.
The antioxidant content in garlic can help brighten the skin and reduce signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Reduces black spots.
Garlic can help reduce black spots on the skin due to sun exposure or acne. Mix crushed garlic with a little water and use it as a facial mask regularly.
4. Control oil production.
Garlic can help control excess oil production in the skin, thereby reducing the possibility of acne and blackheads appearing.
5. Treat skin infections.
The antibacterial properties of garlic can help treat skin infections such as eczema or dermatitis.
6. Reduces dandruff.
Garlic can help reduce dandruff and maintain a healthy scalp.
7. Tightens the skin.
The collagen-boosting allicin content in garlic can help firm the skin and reduce wrinkles.
8. Accelerate skin cell regeneration.
Garlic can help speed up the regeneration of skin cells, so the skin looks fresher and radiant.
9. Reduces scars.
Garlic can help reduce scars on the skin due to acne or other injuries.