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Despite the 2014 ban, Chinese garlic is still available in the Indian market. According to reports, traders in Gujarat's Rajkot recently staged a day-long protest after several bags of Chinese garlic were found at the Gondal Agricultural Produce Market Cooperative Society (APMC). “We are protesting against the illegal flow of Chinese garlic into India despite the ban,” said Yogesh Kayada, president of APMC Gondal Traders Association. The report adds that Chinese garlic is unique in size and flavor and is cheaper than domestically produced garlic, making it profitable for smugglers and agents. It is noteworthy that China is the largest garlic producer in the world. Garlic is considered a “magic spice” and enhances the flavor of any dish. This plant is also known as Allium satium and is grown across the country, said Jinal Patel, nutritionist at Genova Shalbi Hospital.

Regarding the difference between Chinese garlic and Indian garlic, he said: Nowadays, besides Indian garlic, Chinese garlic is also available in the market, but people do not know the difference between the two, that its color is white and pink. and in terms of size is smaller. Patel said, "Spicy flavor while Chinese garlic has a milder flavor." Patel said, "Garlic is grown in India with minimal use of chemicals and is safe to consume.""Unfortunately, Chinese garlic is grown using modern agricultural techniques where There is a heavy use of chemicals and pesticides.” He made it a point to use Indian garlic instead of Chinese garlic as it is full of natural flavors and is grown in India using traditional farming methods.