Fresh Whole Garlic from Vietnam

Fresh Whole Garlic from Vietnam

Specifications:

• Types:
  • White garlic (white skin, small cloves, strong spiciness).
  • Solo garlic (single-clove bulb, round shape, intense flavor).
  • Black garlic (naturally fermented, less common in fresh form).
• Quality: Clean, dry, firm bulbs, intact skin, no sprouting, no rot, no pests/diseases, no pesticide residues; graded by size S (3-4cm), M (4-5.5cm), L (>5.5cm).

Forms: Fresh whole bulbs (roots trimmed, bulbs intact), naturally dried, frozen whole bulbs or peeled cloves.

Production:

• Mainly grown in northern provinces (Bắc Giang, Kinh Môn - Hải Dương, Lý Nhân - Hà Nam, Vĩnh Tường - Vĩnh Phúc), partly in central Vietnam (Quảng Nam, Quảng Ngãi).
• Harvested mainly in May–June each year (main season), after 5–6 months; naturally sun-dried for 7–10 days, roots and stems trimmed, sorted manually or mechanically.

Uses (Culinary & Medicinal):

• Culinary: Flavor enhancer, removes fishy odor, used in dipping sauces, chili-garlic salt.
• Medicinal: Rich in allicin and sulfur compounds; antibacterial, boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood pressure, supports cardiovascular health, antioxidant, prevents colds.

Applications in Other Industries:

• Food Processing Industry: Extracts for garlic powder, fried garlic, garlic oil, powdered seasonings, sauces.
• Pharmaceuticals & Functional Foods: Allicin and garlic extracts in immunity supplement capsules, blood pressure-lowering drugs, cardiovascular support functional foods.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Garlic extracts in anti-hair loss shampoos, acne treatment creams (antibacterial), deodorizing products.
• Other Industries: Extracts as natural bio-pesticides, natural preservatives; garlic residue as supplementary livestock feed.

Packaging:

• Mesh bags: 5–10–20 kg (most common for export).
• Cartons: 5–10–20 kg (ventilated, lined with moisture-proof paper).
• Custom options: Small PE bags 1–5 kg or PP bags 20–50 kg for industrial use.

Quantity per 20ft Container:

• Dry container: Approximately 24–28 tons (depending on mesh bag/carton packing and stacking; stored in dry, well-ventilated conditions to avoid moisture and sprouting).

Certificates:

• Mandatory: Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant Quarantine).
• Commonly provided: HACCP, ISO 22000, VietGAP/GlobalGAP (food safety); Certificate of Origin (C/O) for tariff benefits if required; pesticide residue testing as per importing market requirements (EU, USA, Japan, Korea).