Originating originated in Chile the elephant garlic comes from Chile, and it has not been found throughout Europe nowadays. But, Robert Eder, managing director of Fruchte Eder and Fruchte Eder has been selling the product through his business in Kirchham/Tutting, since about five years. “A source from which we buy our wine as well as Parmesan cheese, introduced me to Ardo. Ardo is a producer from Italy that uses the flowers of the elephant’s garlic to create other items. Ardo already has patented the variety of garlic he uses,” says Eder. “The blossom of the garlic plant could also be eaten but it’s delicate enough to sell internationally and so is only available within Italy in Italy.”
The company also sells the elephant garlic under the name “kissing garlic” with 5kg containers because due to its mild smell. “We are selling this kind of garlic for fresh consumption since June 1st. In August, the harvest is expected to come to the end of its run, and after that it will be available in dried form. The number of products available grown compared to the previous year.” Eder is able to purchase up to 250 kilograms every week. Prices for sale are currently at 39.00 EUR/kg.
The wholesaler claims that, according to him this product is targeted at people who don’t want to sacrifice garlic however, they do not want the unpleasant smell typically associated with garlic. This implies that it is also able to be consumed raw. Eder consequently said it was “a extremely socially acceptable garlic”. Additionally, it can be found in salamis throughout South Tyrol.
“Once the blossoms of purple have been soaring, it’s picked with a hand, so the tuber is stronger to expand. The health benefits are important here. Among others, it’s thought to possess a minor impact on blood pressure and blood thinning,” says Eder.
However, conventional garlic is available all the time. In addition to freshly harvested garlic in the Netherlands He also imports dried and preserved garlic imported from Spain. As per his observations that the garlic was delayed for about one or two weeks in the past. Prices are currently somewhere between 4.00 to 6.00 EUR/kg.
Images taken from Fruchte Eder GmbH
Further information:
Fruchte Eder GmbH
Simbacher Str. 11 C
94148 Kirchham/Tutting
Tel. : 0 85 33 / 9 18 90-0
E-Mail: info@fruechte-eder.de
Webseite: https://www.fruechte-eder.de
Source: The Plantations International Agroforestry Group of Companies