"You've really nailed that creamy garlic butter noodles recipe, lately. Yet, stepping into your pantry, a disaster quickly unfolds - you've found the fresh garlic that you purchased is unusable. The shrunken cloves look rotten and are browning, with an instantly detectable sour smell. All of these are warning signs that your garlic has gone bad. But, how have the bulbs you bought last week already expired?"
"If you're constantly finding that cloves expire prematurely, it might be a question of poor selection. Always evaluate the garlic you've picked up, before continuing down the aisle. Any prospective bulb should feel firm, never soft - a quick squeeze should suffice. Monitor for dehydration or dampness as well since these are telltale signs that the clock for spoilage has started ticking."
Shrunken, rotten, browning garlic cloves with a sour smell indicate spoilage. Premature expiry often results from poor selection or damp, dehydrated bulbs. Always squeeze prospective bulbs; healthy garlic should feel firm and plump rather than soft or deflated. Monitor for signs of dehydration or dampness which accelerate decay. Keep garlic in dry, well-ventilated conditions to retain internal moisture and prevent premature spoilage. Proper selection and storage can preserve garlic quality and flavor. Under optimal storage conditions, healthy garlic can last for up to six months.
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