Garlic Olive Oil

Garlic olive oil is a culinary ingredient made by infusing olive oil with garlic. This can be done by heating garlic cloves in olive oil, or by simply storing fresh garlic in olive oil. The process transfers the flavor and aroma of garlic into the oil.

Manufacturers use garlic olive oil to add a savory garlic flavor to foods without adding whole garlic pieces. It's commonly found in salad dressings, marinades, sauces, bread dips, and roasted vegetables. Its liquid form makes it easy to incorporate into recipes.

Garlic olive oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Olive oil itself is a source of monounsaturated fats, which are considered heart-healthy. Garlic has been studied for various health effects, but scientific evidence is mixed and not conclusive for specific disease prevention or treatment. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated components of garlic and olive oil, but do not have specific evaluations for the combined ingredient.