Roasted Garlic Puree

Roasted garlic puree is made from garlic cloves that have been roasted until soft and sweet. The roasting process mellows the sharp flavor of raw garlic, bringing out a deeper, sweeter taste. The roasted cloves are then pureed, often with a small amount of oil or water, to create a smooth paste.

Manufacturers use roasted garlic puree to add a rich, savory, and slightly sweet garlic flavor to foods. It provides a more complex and less pungent taste than raw garlic. It is commonly found in sauces, marinades, dips, dressings, and as an ingredient in prepared meals like pasta dishes and frozen entrees.

Roasted garlic puree is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food ingredient. It is a natural food product and does not have specific regulatory limits set by bodies like JECFA or EFSA. While garlic is studied for various health properties, typical consumption levels in food are unlikely to have significant health effects. There are no major controversies surrounding its use in food.