You likely have both in yourspice rackor drawer.
After all, garlic is a staple cooking ingredient that can enhance the flavor of a dish.
These two types of bottled, ground-up garlic are processed similarly but they aren’t the same.
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What Is Granulated Garlic?
What Is Garlic Powder?
Garlic powder is made from garlic cloves that are cut and dried in a dehydrator or oven.
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Once dry, the garlic is ground in a grinder or food processor and turned into a fine powder.
Garlic powder is strictly garlic without any salt or seasonings added.
The texture is comparable to flouror cornstarch.
Because it’s a fine powder, the flavor is stronger and you typically need less in recipes.
Plus, there is no need to hydrate the powder with liquid to bring out the flavor.
That’s why granulated garlic is a good choice for spice rubs or sprinkling onto bread sticks.
Can You Substitute Garlic Powder For Granulated?
So you need twice as much granulated garlic if you’re substituting for garlic powder in a recipe.
