Spice guide / Dried garlic

What is Dried garlic?

Dehydrated garlic flakes or powder.

Short answer: Dried garlic (Hindi: लहसुन (सूखा)) is Allium sativum. Pungent, savoury. Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameDried garlic
Hindiलहसुन (सूखा)
Sanskrit
Botanical nameAllium sativum
Family
OriginIndia
Main producing regionsMadhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat
FlavourPungent, savoury
Aroma
Formsflakes, powder
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is Dried garlic?

Dried garlic is a convenience form. Flavour is harsher than fresh.

History of Dried garlic

Origin

India

Growing regions

Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

Pungent, savoury. . Colour: . Heat: none.

Whole vs ground

Dried garlic is typically used as a powder or blend. Keep the tin airtight, away from the hob steam, and replace when the aroma has gone flat.

Whole spices vs ground spices →

Culinary uses

  • Curry
  • Marinades
  • Masala

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.

Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

Dried garlic is a culinary seasoning. Nutrition values are pack-specific and must match the label for UK/EU sale. We do not claim that this spice treats, cures or prevents disease.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

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