Nitrogen-Packed Peeled Garlic for European Kitchens
500 g nitrogen bags are a common EU food-service pack. They do not ride the same reefer programme as whole bulbs.
European kitchens and processors often want cloves, not bulbs. Nitrogen-flushed 500 g bags are a standard ask. Vacuum 1 kg and 5 kg factory bags sit next to them.
Why nitrogen
A flush slows browning and keeps cloves from crushing in the carton. It is not a magic 12-month ambient shelf. Remaining life depends on pack date and the chilled chain.
Common bag sizes
| Pack | Who buys it |
|---|---|
| 250 g N2 | Retail / small food service |
| 500 g N2 | EU kitchens — the usual quote |
| 1 kg vacuum | Processors |
| 5 kg bulk | High-volume kitchens |
Temperature
Peeled cloves are a chilled booking, typically 0–2 °C. Do not copy a −3 °C whole-bulb setpoint onto peeled garlic unless we say the lot can take it.
What EU buyers should ask
Residue limits, remaining shelf life, and bag count per carton. Start with 500 g nitrogen or the Rotterdam page.
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FAQ
What is the usual order size?
Fresh garlic is usually sold by the 40-foot reefer, about 26–28 metric tons depending on pack. Peeled and black garlic can be smaller. Say the port and the pack.
Do you publish prices?
Each lot page shows a FOB China band. Garlic moves with crop year and size. CIF is quoted for a named port.
New crop or cold-store?
New crop runs roughly June to September. From September we ship from −3 °C store through the next May.