Sprouted garlic is 100 percent safe to eat, though it may taste different from fresh garlic. The green sprout found inside older cloves can give the garlic a bitter flavor, but there are no harmful side effects to consuming it aside from potentially stronger breath[1].
Some evidence suggests that sprouted garlic may offer additional health benefits, as a 2014 study found that older cloves with sprouts have higher levels of antioxidants[1].
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can remove the sprout before cooking, but it is not necessary for safety reasons[1].
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