Dried garlic

Dried garlic is a versatile ingredient made by drying fresh garlic. It keeps much of the flavor and nutritional benefits of fresh garlic, but it’s easier to store and use. Dried garlic comes in various forms, including:

Garlic powder
Garlic flakes
Garlic granules
Minced dried garlic

1. Garlic flakes: Dried pieces of garlic that are suitable for soups, stews, and sauces.
2. Granulated garlic: Coarser than garlic powder, it is great for spice blends or pickles.
3. Garlic powder: Finely ground and suitable for a smoother texture in foods.
4. Minced dried garlic: Small pieces that are ideal for recipes where texture is needed.

Benefits of dried garlic:

• Shelf stability: Long shelf life without the need for refrigeration.
• Convenience: No need to peel or chop.
• Versatility: Can be rehydrated or used directly.

How to use:

• Add to soups, stews, or pickles for extra flavor.
• Sprinkle on vegetables or grilled meat.
• For rehydration, soak it in water for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Dried garlic as a raw material in various industries:

  Here are some common methods for using it:

  1. Food Industry:

     • **Seasonings and Spice Mixtures**: Dried garlic, whether powdered or granulated, is used in spice blends, pickles, and pickled products.
     • **Instant Foods**: Used in soups, noodles, and ready-to-eat meals for flavoring.
     • **Snack Coatings**: Used as a flavor enhancer in chips, nuts, or other snacks.
     • **Seasonings**: Incorporated into sauces, dips, and decorative sauces.

  2. harmaceutical and Nutritional Industry:

     • **Supplements**: Used in capsules or tablets for health benefits, such as supporting heart health and the immune system.
     • **Supplements**: Incorporated into capsules or tablets to provide health benefits, including support for heart health and the immune system.

  3. Cosmetics and Personal Care:

     • **Skincare products**: Compounds extracted from garlic are added to creams or treatments for acne and fungal infections.

  4. Agriculture:

     • **Livestock feed additive**: Dried garlic is sometimes added to animal feed to aid digestion and act as a natural antibiotic.

  5. Flavoring in beverages :

     • Used in tasty beverages or as a flavor enhancer and health-promoting ingredient.

  6. Extraction of essential compounds :

     • **Garlic oil**: It is prepared through steam distillation or extraction and is used in cooking and pharmaceuticals.
     • **Allicin extraction**: Used as an active compound in pharmaceuticals and for antimicrobial purposes.

  7. Preservative :

     • It is used in processed foods to inhibit microbial growth due to its natural antimicrobial properties.