California Granulated Garlic, Allium sativum, is also referred to as California dried garlic, domestic granulated garlic, dehydrated granulated garlic, granulated garlic, or garlic granules.

Granulated Garlic has an essential oil of .1% - .25%. This Granulated Garlic is made from dehydrated California-grown garlic and is used in cooking as a flavor enhancement. Garlic is a species in the genus Allium, and is closely related to chives, leeks, onions, and shallots. Browse our main garlic page to see the various types of garlic we offer. 

One fresh garlic clove = ¼ teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder, or ½ teaspoon of dried minced garlic.

California Granulated Garlic is regularly purchased by: 

• meat processors; 
• sauce, condiment, prepared meal, jerky, soup, and snack manufacturers; 
• seasoning companies; 
• American, Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and BBQ restaurants; 
• catering companies; 
• independent spice shops; and 
• butcher shops

Flavor Profile

California Granulated Garlic tastes strong, pungent, and garlicky.

How To Use

California Granulated Garlic is sturdy enough to be added at the beginning of cooking in order to infuse a dish without the garlic flavor getting lost. Added at the beginning of cooking, the garlic will mellow. Added at the end, the flavor will be sharper and more aggressive.

Granulated Garlic is good with just about anything savory. It's wonderful on all meats and seafood, DIY seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, salsa, cheese-based dishes, chili, popcorn, root vegetables, soups, and stews.

Granulated Garlic has global appeal and it is hard to find a savory dish that won’t benefit from its presence. California Granulated Garlic pairs particularly well with beans, chile peppers, ginger, greens, onions, spinach, and turmeric, and Mediterranean herbs like basil, parsley, thyme, and rosemary.