Garlic Flakes

Garlic flakes are dried pieces of the garlic bulb (Allium sativum). Garlic is a plant in the onion family, native to Central Asia and northeastern Iran. The fresh garlic is typically sliced or minced and then dried through methods like air drying or freeze-drying to create the flakes.

Garlic flakes are used to add a concentrated garlic flavor to foods. They are commonly found in seasoning mixes, spice blends, marinades, sauces, and processed snacks like crackers and seasoned nuts. Their dried form makes them convenient for manufacturers to incorporate into dry mixes and for consumers to use in cooking.

Garlic is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a common food flavoring with no specific regulatory limits set for its use in typical food applications. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated garlic and its components. While garlic is often associated with potential health benefits in traditional medicine and some research, these are typically studied in concentrated supplement forms, not as a food ingredient at typical consumption levels.