Garlic
Also listed as Fresh Garlic, Garlic Cloves, and Garlic Bulb.
This is what the ingredient is.
Garlic is a pungent bulb used for flavor. Labels may say garlic, fresh garlic, or garlic cloves.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It seasons savory foods and appears as fresh cloves, minced garlic, or garlic powder.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as fresh produce or as a prepared ingredient under standard FDA food labeling rules.
Here is what research has found.
Botulism risk is the classic concern for garlic stored in oil at room temperature without proper acidification.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Do not store homemade garlic-in-oil at room temperature. Refrigerate commercial jars as directed.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.