Garlic is a low-maintenance kitchen staple with a fairly long shelf life, but even so, the beloved allium is not immune to inevitably spoiling with time. Ultimately, freshness boils down to storage.

For the longest shelf life, store whole heads of garlic in a cool, dry place. Peeled garlic will keep in the fridge for a week, while minced garlic will keep for a day. Peeled or minced garlic can be ...