Description

The conventional technique of making garlic powder consists in removing by hand the outer papery skin of the garlic bulb, separation and peeling of cloves manually, dehydrating and powdering them before packing. The improved recent process produces dehydrated garlic powder, free from husk. In this process the garlic bulbs are broken, the cloves and papery husks are separated by aspiration. The cloves are mechanically pre-conditioned and dried. Dried material is suitably processed to loosen and separate the adhering husk layer from the meat. The mixture is suitably separated and the dried meat after inspection and quality control, powdered to obtain the final product.Garlic powder has a different taste than fresh garlic. If used as a substitute for fresh garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder is equivalent to one clove of garlic.

Garlic Powder, which is used mainly as a condiment in food preparations, also serves as carminative and gastric stimulant in many medical preparations. Manufacture and marketing of garlic powder is a well established industry in USA and Europe.

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Culinary Uses

· Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.
· As a condiment, it is used for flavouring mayonnaise and tomato ketchup or sauces, salad dressings, meat sausages, gravies, stews, spaghetti, chutneys, pickles, curried dishes, etc.
· Garlic powder may be applied to breads to create a variety of classic cuisines such as garlic bread, garlic toast, bruschetta, crostini and canapé.
· Oils are often flavored with garlic cloves or powdered garlic. These infused oils are used to season all categories of vegetables, meats, breads and pasta.

How to store

Garlic powder should be stored in a airtight container in a cool dark place.

Health benefits

· Garlic has been proven to lower cholesterol and thin the blood, which helps prevent stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. Garlic is great for the heart and circulatory system.
· It blocks the growth of cancer cells; therefore, people who eat garlic tend to develop less stomach and colon cancers.
· Garlic powder is also alleged to help regulate blood sugar levels. Regular and prolonged use of therapeutic amounts of aged garlic extracts lower blood homocysteine level.
· In modern naturopathy, garlic powder is used as a treatment for intestinal worms and other intestinal parasites.
· Garlic powder are used as a remedy for infections (especially chest problems), digestive disorders, and fungal infections.