Garlic Paste

Garlic paste is a processed condiment prepared from fresh garlic cloves and widely used for its strong aroma and flavor. It contains bioactive compounds such as allicin, which contribute to antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The paste form offers convenience, consistent flavor, and easy incorporation into food preparations, making it a valuable ingredient for households as well as the food processing industry.

Garlic paste is produced by cleaning, peeling, and grinding fresh garlic cloves into a smooth paste. Small quantities of salt, oil, or preservatives may be added to improve flavor and shelf life. The paste is commonly used in curries, sauces, marinades, spice mixes, RTC foods, and processed meat products. It serves as a convenient substitute for freshly crushed garlic.

Garlic paste offers ready to use convenience and uniform flavor distribution in food preparations. It reduces preparation time compared with peeling and crushing fresh garlic. The paste has longer shelf life when properly preserved and is easy to store and transport. Additionally, it retains many nutritional and medicinal properties of garlic, including antimicrobial and digestive benefits.