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 name | Dried garlic |
|---|---|
| Hindi | लहसुन (सूखा) |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Allium sativum |
| Family | — |
| Origin | India |
| Main producing regions | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat |
| Flavour | Pungent, savoury |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | flakes, powder |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
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.
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.
