# Breath-Friendly Seasonings Black Garlic Emerges as Next Healthy Kitchen Must-Have By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic References: [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/24/AR2009022400755.html) & [blackgarlic](http://www.blackgarlic.com/) Garlic has gotten a bad rap for its tendency to induce [halitosis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-clean-breath) after consumption, but black garlic is emerging as the breath-friendly answer to this culinary staple. So what’s black garlic all about? Essentially, it’s raw garlic that has been aged for a month under high heat so that it ferments. This fermentation process yields a softer texture, sweeter taste, a much darker color—and no bad breath. Best of all, black garlic retains all the nutritional value of raw garlic and then some. According to BlackGarlic.com, this naturally-fermented garlic actually contains almost twice as many [antioxidants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-sprinkle) as its raw counterpart, including the cancer-preventing S-Allycysteine compound. Image Credit: [1](http://www.the-feedbag.com/elsewhere/have-you-heard-of-black-garlic-yet) | [2](http://www.sanfranmag.com/story/black-magic) | [3](http://www.browniepointsblog.com/2008/11/30/le-sanctuaire-gifts-for-the-cook-who-thinks-they-have-everything/) | [4](http://www.caterersearch.com/blogs/product-junkie/2009/02/black-garlic.html) | [5](http://www.sidwainer.com/shopexd.asp?id=879) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Black Garlic:** Black Garlic has emerged as a breath-friendly, healthier alternative to raw garlic, sparking opportunities for innovative seasoning products. - **Health-conscious Seasonings:** The trend towards health-conscious eating is driving the demand for breath-friendly seasonings like black garlic, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the seasoning industry. - **Fermented Foods:** The rise of black garlic highlights the growing popularity of fermented foods, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for food producers exploring different fermentation methods. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Seasoning:** The food seasoning industry can capitalize on the trend of black garlic and develop innovative products targeting health-conscious consumers looking for breathable, flavorful options. - **Functional Food:** The functional food industry can explore the health benefits of black garlic and incorporate it into various products, tapping into the growing market of wellness-focused consumers. - **Natural Remedies:** The natural remedies industry can promote black garlic as an alternative to raw garlic with added health benefits, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black Garlic Cloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-cloves.md) - [Fermented Black Garlic Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-fermented-black-garlic.md) - [Black Garlic Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-pearls.md) - [Black Garlic Sheep's Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-garlic-sheeps-cheese.md) - [Scent-Free Natural Garlic Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-garlic-paste.md) - [Creamy Umami Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boursin-rosemary-black-garlic.md) - [Versatile Garlic Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-cream-cheese-spread.md) - [Versatile Hybrid Veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-garleek.md) - [Black Garlic Almond Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanesestyle-almonds.md)