[Sca-cooks] plant allergens

[Maggie MacDonald]

At 11:51 AM 9/4/02,Phlip said something like:
>As an example, the little green sprouts on the inside of a garlic clove is
>mildly toxic, and it affects some people. Most people who think they are
>allergic to garlic are allergic to that chemical in the sprout, not garlic
>itself. If you remove that little sprout, they're just fine.

One of my most favorite korean relishes/kim chee ingredients is Garlic
leaves!! Innnnnteresting.  The times I have had it served to me it had been
marinated for a long time in a red pepper sauce, and it tasted great.

Regards,
Maggie MacD.