Produce
Garlic
Fridge (4°C / 40°F)
1 week peeled cloves
Freezer (−18°C / 0°F)
10–12 months
Pantry / counter
3–5 months whole heads
Store it right
- Open bowl or mesh bag in a cool cupboard.
- Never store homemade garlic-in-oil at room temperature — botulism risk.
Signs it has gone off
- Soft or hollow cloves.
- Brown spots.
- Grey-green mould.
Never taste food to test it — a small bite is enough to make you ill.
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