Instant minced garlic

Instant minced garlic

149 kcal per 100 g

Category: Spices and Herbs

Nutritional information (per 100 g)

Calories 149 kcal
Protein 6.4g
Carbohydrates 33g
Sugars 1g
Total fats 0.5g
Fiber 2.1g
Sodium 17mg

Vitamins and minerals

Calcium 181mg
Folate 3mcg
Iron 1.7mg
Potassium 401mg
Vitamin C 31.2mg

Description

Instant minced garlic is a preparation of fresh garlic that has been previously peeled and finely chopped, designed to offer the convenience of this ingredient without the need for manual peeling and chopping. It is an essential condiment in numerous recipes due to its powerful, characteristic flavor and aroma, which add depth and a distinctive touch to stews, sauces, marinades, and stir-fries.

Garlic (Allium sativum) originates from Central Asia and has been used for thousands of years in the cuisine and traditional medicine of various cultures around the world. Today, its use is widespread in the cooking of Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Among its properties, garlic is recognized for its richness in sulfur compounds, especially allicin, which, in addition to giving it its characteristic aroma and flavor, provide it with antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. In the kitchen, instant minced garlic facilitates the quick and homogeneous incorporation of this ingredient, saving time and effort without losing its authentic flavor.

In different Hispanic American countries, instant minced garlic can be found under names such as crushed garlic, ground garlic, or simply minced garlic. Regardless of the name, its function in the kitchen is the same: to provide the unmistakable flavor of garlic in a practical and quick way.