Ingredient

Natural Garlic Oil

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use natural garlic oil primarily as a flavoring agent to impart a strong …

What is Natural Garlic Oil?

Natural garlic oil is an oil extracted from garlic (Allium sativum), a plant in the onion family. It is produced by steam distillation or solvent extraction of fresh garlic cloves, resulting in a concentrated oil that captures garlic's characteristic flavor and aroma.

Is Natural Garlic Oil vegan?

Natural Garlic Oil is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Natural Garlic Oil gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Natural Garlic Oil a major allergen?

Natural garlic oil is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.

What is Natural Garlic Oil used for?

Manufacturers use natural garlic oil primarily as a flavoring agent to impart a strong garlic taste to foods.

Is Natural Garlic Oil safe?

Natural garlic oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use natural garlic oil primarily as a flavoring agent to impart a strong garlic taste to foods. It is commonly found in cooking oils, marinades, sauces, dressings, processed meats, and baked goods like garlic bread.

Health notes

Natural garlic oil is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. While garlic and its compounds have been studied for various health effects, such as potential benefits for heart health, evidence is mixed and not conclusive for specific disease prevention or treatment. JECFA has evaluated garlic and garlic-derived products, but did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Natural garlic oil is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Foods that contain Natural Garlic Oil

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The Carrington Tea Company LLC. Coconut Cooking Oil, Garlic Vegetable & Cooking Oils High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving 867kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Hearthside USA, LLC Italian On Garlic Bread, Garlic Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 111% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 276kcal 14.1Protein 13.1Fat 24.0Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Italian Garlic Bread Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 57% DV per serving 163kcal 17.0Protein 5.4Fat 11.6Carbs Smude Enterprises LLC Mediterranean Infused Sunflower Oil, Mediterranean Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Smude Enterprises LLC Garlic Pepper Infused Sunflower Oil, Garlic Pepper Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Delhaize America, Inc. Corned Beef Brisket, Corned Beef Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 339kcal 17.9Protein 26.8Fat 3.6Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Hot Pepper Spread, Hot Pepper Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 400kcal 0Protein 40Fat 0Carbs Hearthside USA, LLC Italian Garlic Panini, Italian Garlic Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 99% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 28% DV per serving 306kcal 14.8Protein 13.5Fat 30.6Carbs Demakes Enterprises Inc. Corned Beef Brisket Cooked & Shaved, Corned Beef Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 339kcal 17.9Protein 26.8Fat 3.6Carbs Smude Enterprises LLC Garlic Flavored Infused Sunflower Oil, Garlic Vegetable & Cooking Oils 800kcal 0Protein 93.3Fat 0Carbs Smart & Final Iris Corporation Herb & Garlic Marinade, Herb & Garlic Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers 67kcal 0Protein 0Fat 13.3Carbs

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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