Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is a fine, beige seasoning made from dehydrated garlic cloves ground to a uniform powder. It delivers a concentrated garlicky flavor with a warm, savory aroma, dispersing evenly and dissolving quickly in liquids and fat. Cooks use it for spice rubs, sauces, soups, dressings, and snack seasonings; it's sold in jars or bulk shakers.

Producers slice, dry, and mill garlic, a process standardized in the 20th century with large operations in California and China. The ingredient spread through commercial spice blends and packaged foods and remains common in North American and European home kitchens.