Garlic powder

Garlic powder
Garlic powder and fresh garlic
TypePowder
CourseGarnish
Associated cuisineGlobal
Cooking time
Serving temperatureGarnish or flavouring
Main ingredientsGarlic
Ingredients generally usedSodium
Food energy
(per 100 g serving)
331 kcal (1386 kJ)[1]
Nutritional value
(per 100 g serving)
Protein16.55g g
Fat0.73g g
Carbohydrate72.73g g
Similar dishesGarlic salt, Garlic flakes

Garlic powder is a spice that is derived from dehydrated garlic and used in cooking for flavour enhancement. The process of making garlic powder includes drying and dehydrating the vegetable, then powdering it through machinery or home-based appliances depending on the scale of production. Garlic powder is a common component of spice mix. It is also a common component of seasoned salt.

  1. ^ "Spices, garlic powder". FoodData Central. U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2020-05-30.