The product shall be prepared from fresh sound raw material
that is free from all toxic residues and taints and shall comply. The product is
intended to be used as ingredient that is further processed and
heat-treated before final consumption.
Processing
The garlic bulbs are delivered and held in chill store at 2°C
until required for processing. During processing the bulbs are
broken apart, inspected, washed, the cloves are peeled, washed,
blanched, cooled in chlorinated water, inspected, frozen (-18°C
or below) and stored in bulk at –18°C or below.