Garlic Salt

Garlic salt is a seasoning blend made primarily from dried, ground garlic and table salt. It often includes an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping. It is produced by mixing granulated garlic powder with salt.

Manufacturers add garlic salt to enhance the savory flavor of a wide variety of foods. It is commonly used as a seasoning in snack foods, prepared meals, sauces, and meat products to provide a distinct garlic taste along with saltiness.

Both garlic and salt are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. The primary health consideration for garlic salt relates to its sodium content. The FDA's Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg, and consuming too much sodium can contribute to high blood pressure. JECFA has evaluated sodium chloride (salt) and garlic, recognizing their use in food. There are no notable controversies regarding garlic salt itself beyond general concerns about excessive sodium intake from any source.