Description
Use:
- Culinary: Garlic powder is used in seasoning meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and pasta dishes. It is a convenient alternative to fresh garlic and is a key ingredient in spice blends like Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
- Condiments: Sprinkled on popcorn, garlic bread, and roasted nuts for added flavor. It is also used in marinades, dressings, and dips.
- Medicinal: Garlic has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including its potential to boost the immune system, reduce blood pressure, and improve heart health.
Origin:
- Garlic is believed to be native to Central Asia, with a history of cultivation dating back over 5,000 years. It has spread throughout the world and is a fundamental ingredient in many cuisines.
Health Benefits of Garlic Powder:
- Immune Support: Garlic powder may help boost the immune system and reduce the severity of colds and infections.
- Heart Health: It has been associated with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, contributing to heart health.
- Antioxidant: Garlic is rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Anti-inflammatory: It has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Digestive Health: Garlic is believed to aid digestion and promote gut health.
Indian Name of Garlic Powder:
- Hindi: लहसुन पाउडर (Lahsun Powder)
- Tamil: பூண்டு தூள் (Poondu Thool)
- Telugu: వెల్లుల్లి పొడి (Velluli Podi)
- Kannada: ಬೆಳ್ಳುಳ್ಳಿ ಪುಡಿ (Bellulli Pudi)
- Malayalam: വെളുത്തുള്ളി പൊടി (Veluthulli Podi)
- Bengali: রসুন গুঁড়ো (Rasun Guro)
- Gujarati: લસણ પાવડર (Lasan Powder)
- Marathi: लसूण पूड (Lasun Pood)
- Odia: ରସୁନ ଗୁଣ୍ଡ (Rasuna Gunda)
Foreign Name of Garlic Powder:
- French: poudre d’ail
- German: Knoblauchpulver
- Italian: polvere d’aglio
- Spanish: ajo en polvo
- Portuguese: alho em pó
- Dutch: knoflookpoeder
- Russian: чесночный порошок (chesnochnyy poroshok)
- Arabic: مسحوق الثوم (masḥūq al-thawm)
- Turkish: sarımsak tozu
