Ingredient

Garlic & Onion Powder

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

These powders are used as flavor enhancers in a wide variety of foods, especially …

What it is

Garlic powder is made from dried, ground garlic cloves. Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions. Both are used to add flavor to foods.

Why it's used

These powders are used as flavor enhancers in a wide variety of foods, especially savory dishes. They are common in spice blends, sauces, marinades, and processed meats, providing a concentrated taste of garlic and onion without the moisture content of fresh ingredients.

Health notes

Garlic and onion powders are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as food ingredients. They are considered natural flavorings. While often associated with health benefits in traditional medicine, scientific evidence for specific health claims in humans at typical dietary intake levels is limited or mixed. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated various garlic and onion preparations, but specific evaluations of the powders as distinct food additives are not widely published.

Allergen info

Garlic and onion are not among the FDA's 9 major food allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing Garlic & Onion Powder

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Kraft Heinz Foods Company Beef Tamales, Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 179kcal 8.0Protein 8.9Fat 18.8Carbs John Zidian Company Inc. Simmer Sauce, Lemon Artichoke Other Cooking Sauces 106kcal 0.9Protein 8.8Fat 4.4Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce London Broil Roast Beef With Steakhouse Onion Cheddar Pretzel Roll Sub Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 215kcal 14.1Protein 6.7Fat 22.2Carbs Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. Egg White Omelette, Uncured Turkey Bacon, Vegetable & Cheese Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 97kcal 7.9Protein 4.0Fat 4.8Carbs 5th & Broadway Botanical Service Creamy Caesar Dressing, Creamy Caesar Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise 300kcal 3.3Protein 30Fat 6.7Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 197kcal 9.6Protein 7.6Fat 22.3Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Palermo's, Classics, Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 50% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 212kcal 8.1Protein 10Fat 23.1Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Palermo's, Classics Sausage Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 189kcal 8.2Protein 6.9Fat 23.9Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Pita Sliders Snack Sandwiches Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 238kcal 14.3Protein 12.7Fat 20.6Carbs

The Kroger Co. Coastal Cocktail Sauce, Coastal Cocktail Dips & Salsa High in sodium — 30% DV per serving 133kcal 0Protein 0Fat 30Carbs Cedarlane Natural Foods, Inc. Handmade Egg Salad With Chives Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 103% DV per serving 210kcal 10Protein 18Fat 2Carbs Rachael's Food Corporation Roast Beef & Cheddar Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos High in sodium — 29% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 208kcal 14.1Protein 6.7Fat 19.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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