Why should you remove the core of garlic?

Question

I have read it is better to remove the core of a clove of garlic. I actually see no reason for doing this. Does it have a different flavor, or is there some other good reason for it?

-edit- In addition to the question as reaction to the answer 'because the green middle is bitter', I was wondering: -Then should you only remove the core when it is green, and not if the garlic is still very young? -Is there some easy way to remove this core?

Asked by Lotte Laat

Answer

The green shoot in the middle of a clove of garlic is said to have a somewhat bitter flavor.

Answered by Caleb

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