Dried Garlic
Scientific Name: Allium sativum
English Name: Dried Garlic
Botanical Description
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It grows as an underground bulb composed of multiple cloves covered with a thin papery skin. Its leaves are long and flat, and it produces small white or purple flowers. Drying garlic involves removing moisture from whole cloves or sliced garlic to preserve its nutritional and medicinal properties.
Types
Whole Dried Garlic: Dried without peeling, used for cooking and medicinal preparations.
Dried Garlic Flakes: Small dried pieces used for seasoning in cooking.
Garlic Powder: Ground dried garlic used as a spice and dietary supplement.
Dried Garlic Extract: Used in pharmaceutical and health supplement production.
Health Benefits and Medicinal Uses
Natural Antibiotic: Helps fight bacteria and viruses.
Heart Health Support: Lowers blood pressure and improves cholesterol levels.
Immune System Booster: Strengthens the body’s resistance to diseases and infections.
Digestive Aid: Promotes gut health and reduces bloating.
Antioxidant Properties: Contains compounds that protect cells from damage.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Helps reduce insulin resistance in diabetic patients.
Medical and Culinary Uses
Used as a spice in cooking to add a strong flavor.
Included in dietary supplements for cardiovascular and immune system support.
Used in traditional medicine for treating colds and digestive disorders.
Applied in skincare products to treat infections and fungi.
Cultivation Methods
Grown in fertile, well-drained soil, preferably sandy loam.
Requires a mild to cool climate, thriving best in temperatures between 12-18°C.
Prefers moderate irrigation, reducing water near harvest time.
Harvested when leaves turn yellow and partially dry.
Part Used for Medicinal Purposes
Dried garlic cloves or powder are used for therapeutic and medicinal purposes.
Planting Season
Garlic is planted in autumn (September – November) in temperate regions.
In colder climates, it is planted in late winter (January – February).
Active Compounds
Allicin: A sulfur compound with antibacterial and antiviral properties.
Flavonoids: Powerful antioxidants that protect cells.
Vitamin C and B6: Enhance immunity and support bodily functions.
Minerals like Selenium and Magnesium: Support nervous system and heart health.
Export details worldwide
Types: Whole Dried Garlic and Garlic Powder
Packaging: Sacks or cartons
Weight: 10 kg or 20 kg
Weight and packaging: Automated
Origin: Egypt
Garlic Crushed