Color | White, purple, or pink |
Size | Typically 2-3 cm in diameter (bulb) |
Shape | Globular or spherical (bulb); elongated (cloves) |
Texture | Papery outer skin, firm inner cloves |
Aroma | Pungent, strong, and distinctive |
Flavor | Sharp, spicy, and slightly bitter |
Layers | Multiple layers of cloves encased in a bulb |
Weight | Varies from 30 to 50 grams per bulb |
Surface | Rough, papery outer skin |