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THOT Brasil is a company which acts in the international spice market. Our products undergo a demanding quality control and are commercialized across Brazil. If you wish to know the history the history and the health benefits of the products of THOT Brasil, please click on the links below.
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Scientific name: Allium sativum
Origin: Argentina and China
Part which is used: bulbs (root)
Member of the Liliaceae family (onion, leek and chive), garlic has been used for millenniums by Babylonians, Egyptians, Phoenicians, Vikings, Chinese, Greeks, Romans and Indians as a medication. There are records of the use as a medicine for bowel disorder, flatulence, worms, respiratory infections, skin diseases and wounds. This vegetable is a source of vitamins A and B, and helps treating inflammatory processes and allergies; it strengthens the immune and circulatory systems and prevents chronic diseases related to aging. It also prevents colds. In cooking, garlic can be used in several ways: Raw, fried, minced, in rings, etc. The Mediterranean peoples really appreciate garlic, and use it with tomatoes and onions. It is told that garlic was brought to Brazil by Cabral’s caravels. This vegetable was part of the menu consumed by his crew. Nowadays, it is largely used as a spice in Brazil. |
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