Garlic Wholesale

What is Garlic?

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a plant that grows bulbs and has strong-smelling cloves. In stores, it is often sold as granules, powder, flakes, minced pieces, or dehydrated slices. Garlic is important in many savory foods like soups, sauces, snacks, spice mixes, marinades, condiments, and ready-to-eat meals. In short, garlic adds flavor and is a key part of the herbs and spices category, and it is commonly used with onions, peppers, and chili powders in many recipes.

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Types, Varieties & Forms

Garlic comes in different dried and semi-processed forms to fit various cooking and seasoning needs:

• Garlic Flakes: Thin slices of dried garlic, perfect for soups, stews, and spice mixes.
• Garlic Granules: Coarsely ground garlic that works well in seasoning blends, snacks, and marinades.
• Garlic Powder: Finely ground garlic for a smooth taste in sauces, dressings, and processed foods.
• Minced Garlic: Chopped garlic pieces, often found in pre-mixed spices and meal kits.
• Roasted Garlic Powder: Provides a rich, caramelized flavor for gourmet dishes and snacks.
• Freeze-Dried Garlic: A high-quality type that keeps its smell, taste, and color for top-notch cooking or retail products.

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Harvest Season

Garlic is picked from May to August, depending on the weather and type. The garlic is ready to harvest when the green leaves begin to turn yellow and dry out. After picking, garlic bulbs are often cured or dried to make them last longer and taste better.

The main producers are China (the largest), India, Egypt, and Spain. Prices can change based on moisture levels, drying methods, granule size, where it comes from, and if it is sterilized or not. Because garlic is used in large amounts, prices are very affected by global production levels, shipping costs, and currency changes in the countries that export it.

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Producing Countries

In 2022, China was the largest producer of garlic, making about 73% of the world's supply with over 21 million metric tonnes. Other key garlic-producing countries include:

• India: A big exporter, especially from Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
• United States: Mainly grows garlic in California, known for its high-quality fresh and processed garlic.
• Spain: Produces garlic that is popular in European cooking.
• Egypt: A growing producer with strong exports to the Middle East and Europe.

Each area has its own benefits, such as soil type and climate. This lets buyers select garlic based on taste, size, or moisture level.

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Garlic Market

Garlic has been grown for many years, with records from ancient Egypt and Rome. Nowadays, garlic is still a key ingredient in many ethnic dishes, plant-based meals, and foods that support the immune system. It is in high demand for functional foods and global cuisine, especially in vegan recipes, rubs, and fermented sauces. In the herbs and spices category, garlic is one of the most important ingredients used in large amounts in food production.

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Garlic Manufacturers

On the Nutrada network you will find a wide range of garlic manufacturers. They provide food-grade garlic in various cuts and sizes. All products are cleaned, sieved, and dried safely. Furthermore, our suppliers should be able to supply technical documents which allows the products to be able to exported globally.

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Bulk Garlic

Garlic comes in different packaging types like carton boxes and food-safe bags, with sizes between 10 and 25 kilograms. It can be found in different forms like granulated, minced, powdered, sliced, or flakes. Each form has specific sizes to meet industrial requirements. Bulk buyers typically include garlic vendors, garlic importers and spice companies.

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Private Label Garlic

Nutrada suppliers provide private label packaging for garlic in jars, pouches, or sachets. These options are ideal for companies that want to enter the market quickly without setting up their own production facility.

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Organic Garlic

Organic garlic is grown without synthetic pesticides and meets USDA Organic, EU Organic, or similar standards. It is popular for use in various organic products and applications.

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Garlic Suppliers

Nutrada helps you find garlic from reliable suppliers around the world. Whether you need garlic flakes, powder, or oil, we make it easy to compare suppliers and find the right supplier instantly.

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