Spanish food and Garlic in Spain
In Spain, Garlic (which in Spanish is named ' ajo') is a very widely used item in food recipes and dishes and it is popular across the country including in the various local dishes. A variety of Spanish foods including: Soups, Tapas, Main dishes and starters as these often include garlic.
Some very Spanish dishes in fact use this food item as a core ingredient ans one classic example is the Castilliano classic Sopa de Ajo. This is a true Castilliano dish and translates quite simply as Garlic Soup. (This 
dish is made with garlic, Spanish ham, bread and a few other ingredients). Garlic Shrimp is another popular dish and it is a delicious thing to eat is you love sea-food.
Spain is a major garlic farming country and areas particularly in the Southern part of Spain such as La Manga and there are a large number of growers, distributors and companies involved just with this industry.
Many variations of garlic are grown in Spain including organic versions. You can buy garlic also in various ways in Spain including as:
- AjoPur (cleaned and comes small and ideal for restaurants)
- Young Garlic
- Garlic Powder
- Cloves
Spain is very much a garlic country and expect to sense a taste of this item in the food.
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