Garlic Powder
Also listed as Powdered Garlic and Dehydrated Garlic.
Spices & Herbs
This is what the ingredient is.
Garlic powder is dehydrated ground garlic. Labels may say garlic powder or dehydrated garlic.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It seasons savory foods when fresh garlic is not used.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a spice under FDA rules.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella in garlic powder and spice blends has appeared in past recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep dry. Not a 1:1 flavor swap for fresh garlic in every recipe.
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.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026