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Garlic Powder
Spice/Herb Information:
Description: |
Garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. Its close relatives include the onion, shallot, leek, and chive. Garlic has been used throughout recorded history for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens considerably with cooking. |
Uses: |
Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment. It is a fundamental component in many or most dishes of various regions, including eastern Asia, south Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, northern Africa, southern Europe, and parts of South and Central America. Integral in Italian Food and Chinese food. In general Garlic is considered a universal spice that has many uses. |
Substitutions: |
Garlic Salt, Onion Powder, Chopped Onion or Minced Onion or Garlic Minced. |
Taste and Aroma: |
Strong and intense. |
Did You Know: |
Garlic has a very vivid history and lore, dating far back to consumption by the pyramid building Egyptians, to more modern folklore involving vampires. |
References: |
http://www.myspicesage.com/garlic.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic_powder |


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