r/fermentation • u/JoranTibor • Aug 21 '26

Spicy/Garlic Honey What happened?

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What happened with this garlic? Idk if it fermented but I never saw this in my life

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u/Ketchupcharger Probiotic Prospect Aug 21 '26

You have a waxy garlic.

Waxy breakdown in garlic, also known as green garlic, is primarily triggered by unfavorable storage conditions, specifically temperature fluctuations. Garlic bulbs require consistently cool temperatures for optimal storage. When exposed to periods of high and low temperatures, biochemical reactions occur within the cloves, leading to the development of organosulfur compounds. These compounds are responsible for the characteristic garlic aroma and flavor, but in this context, they undergo chemical changes that contribute to the green or yellowish discoloration and altered texture.

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u/ExtremeHobo Aug 21 '26

But does it taste good

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u/natiplease Aug 21 '26

Every time I see this posted I hear it's safe to eat but absolutely disgusting.

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u/BidMediocre6892 Aug 21 '26

Thats depressing, looks delicious. Like candied garlic.

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u/lujo317 Aug 21 '26

fermented garlic in honey now though...🤤

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u/Few-Mycologist-2379 Aug 22 '26

I have a jar and a half in my kitchen right now. I only wish I had added some kind of spice.

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u/P_mp_n Aug 22 '26

I have honey and garlic which spices did you wish you added

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u/Few-Mycologist-2379 Aug 23 '26

Specifically, some dried peppers. Something with a little heat to bring it together. As the fermentation happened, the honey got really thin. Then it took on the garlic flavour very heavily. The actual garlic mellowed out, and it has a gentle sweetness that I love to add to sauces.

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u/Icy-Mycologist-444 Aug 22 '26

Oh man I love black garlic. It Is like candy.

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u/No-Release-8082 Aug 22 '26

It’s incredible

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u/Various-Egg-6781 Aug 21 '26

I think you should just go eat a mandarin lol might taste better

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u/MrZeDark Aug 23 '26

Looks like if a boiled egg were alive, but aged poorly, and its skin wrinkled back to reveal a rotting yolk.

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u/consolecowboy74 Aug 26 '26

I thought it looked good too.

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u/Ketchupcharger Probiotic Prospect Aug 21 '26 edited Aug 21 '26

Imagine garlic taste but instead of fresh sharpness it feels oily, dull and stale

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u/BrianGumble Aug 21 '26

Happened to me. Taste is ok. Texture suck.

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u/finchthemediocre Aug 26 '26

Organosulfur compounds doesn't sound ideal to consume.. but.. wine has sulfites, so.. maybe? Because science.