Introduction to Garlic Powder 
 Garlic powder is a spice that is very useful and popular all over the world, giving many dishes an interesting flavor. Obtained from drying the fresh garlic whole cloves and milling them into a fine powder, garlic powder has a very distinct sharp undertone, pungent flavor, and aroma. This product is an important component of most world cuisines, being served in soups, sauces, marinades, and spice mixes. 
 
 Abdul Sattar Sons, also known as ASSONS, is a well-known exporter of various agricultural products; it is an exporter, trader, and broker of garlic powder import from various origins of the world. Abdul Sattar Sons has always prided itself on offering clients quality products. This caters to customers' various needs in different regions while ensuring that only the best garlic powder gets to the consumers. The company produces all types of garlic powder depending on the market demand and, in addition, offers excellent customer service, hence being a reliable spice company in the world. 
 
 History of Garlic Powder 
 The usage of garlic dates back thousands of years, and it has been a very important part of mankind's history. Although originally originating from Central Asia, garlic found its way through trading and was commonly used in their cooking in Egypt, Greece, and the Romans. The use of fresh garlic dates back a long while, but garlic powder started as a method of preserving this herb for a longer time so that it can be transported and kept for use without compromising on its taste. 
 
 Sprinkling of garlic involved dehydration, and then grounding the garlic into powder was enhanced in the early twentieth century, especially in areas where fresh garlic was scarce. In the present year, garlic powder has become a favorite seasoning globally. As a result, it is convenient to use, and the taste is imparted to dishes when it is used instead of chopping or peeling the garlic.

Cultivation Regions 
 Garlic is produced in many countries; the largest producers are China, India, South Korea, the United States, and Spain. What may be relevant to a Chitwan audience is that while garlic is grown in every region of Nepal, it has slightly different flavors because of the region's climate, the type of soil used, and the ways of farming. 
 
 China: It is noticeable that China is the leader in garlic production and produces more than 70% of all garlic produced around the world. Garlic originated from China and has a hot flavor and bad smell. 
 India: They produce garlic, the third largest country in the world, according to data from 2017. According to its production, the major producing states are Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat & Rajasthan. Garlic, Indian style, is quite hot and highly pungent, which is quite popular during the Indian sojourn. 
 United States: California is the largest state responsible for producing garlic in the US, with high-quality fresh and powdered garlic. 
 Spain: Spanish garlic is tasty but a little sweeter than normal garlic, which chefs prefer itis why. 
 Garlic should grow in regions where the climate is favorable and undergoes good germination; it should be planted in well-drained soils, preferably in the fall. Several months later, the garlic bulbs are harvested and cleaned for dehydration to prepare stock for making garlic powder. 
 
 Another article also illustrated how garlic powder is processed: Using ILS 93 Garlic and Other Alliums: A Review Of Their Postharvest Physiology and Processing A. D. Speak and Noel D. Uriu. 
 Garlic powder is ready from fresh garlic, and several things are done to reach the final stage, containing all the worth of fresh garlic. This process begins by sourcing the most appropriate quality bulbs, which will act as the raw stock for the value-added garlic products. It is, however, important that the bulbs have to be washed and further removed from the outer skin once they have been harvested. 
 
 Dehydration: They are then chopped into small slices, or cubes, or even minced and dried while exposed to temperature-regulated moisture conditioning conditions. This is the best technique for eliminating moisture content from the garlic, and it has to be done in a way that will allow the garlic powder to be set for a long time without getting spoilt.
Grinding: To the extreme, the garlic is dried before being milled into a fine powder, as is the normal garlic condiment. Grinding can be done in various ways to attain uniformity of grind sizes. Some garlic powder is milled finely, and the other brands might have relatively larger particles that could relate to some usages in culinary practices. 
 
 Sieving: The ground garlic is then sieved and packed in a similar way as that of the potato mix. They also use it to sift large portions that do not mix well and Purge large lots that do not intermingle well. 
 
 Packaging: After that, the garlic powder is placed in the right polythene bags or containers to store it or make it fresh before it is taken to market or sold to the consumer.

Types of Garlic Powder
We have the garlic powder depending on the appearance of the spice, such as the texture, the intensity of the garlic flavor, and the methods used to produce the spice. The main types of garlic powder include: Different categories of garlic powder are as follows:

Fine Garlic Powder:

Characteristics: Some of them are available in different designs. This sort of garlic powder is fine and has a powdery texture, and it is the general type you apply when preparing your meals. It can disperse quickly in moisture and is ideal for soups, sauces, and marinating.
Uses: This garlic cut is usually reprocessed through chopping or grinding, put in seasoning blends rubs, and can instantly replace fresh-cut garlic. Coarse Garlic Powder: Characteristics: The difference between coarse garlic powder and the fine version is that the former is less fine and usually has a grain-like texture. It retains more of the garlic's taste and can help feel foods. Less of the garlic's natural flavor is deteriorated and may blend well with the texture of the meals. Uses: Coarse garlic powder is one of the common ingredients in blends of rubs as seasonings, particularly when grilling, barbecuing, or roasting. Organic Garlic Powder: Characteristics: Organic garlic powder is produced from organic garlic, grown without pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. Certified organic and consumers' first choice for environmentally friendly with natural farming techniques as the strength. Uses: Organic garlic powder is used in organic foods meant for human consumption and is a natural remedy for people with high health standards and those who do not consume inorganic foods.
Coarse Garlic Powder: Characteristics: In fact, the subdivision between the two varieties of garlic powder is based on the fact that while the fine garlic powder is very fine, the coarse one has quite a grainy, similar to rice, feel to it. As compared to Technologies, it retains more of the garlic’s flavor and aids in texture foods. Its natural flavour less of it gets spoilt, and it may complement the texture of the meals being served. Uses: Coarse garlic powder is among the basic types of garlic powder used in mixes of rubs when it’s a seasoning to use when grilling, barbecuing or roasting. Organic Garlic Powder: Characteristics: The organic garlic powder is therefore made from organic garlic that is grown without the use of pesticide, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. Certified organic and consumers first choice for environ for natural farming techniques as the strength. Uses: Organic garlic powder is for human consumption with food that is organic this is mainly used by people who have high health standards and individuals who rarely eat inorganic foods. Dehydrated Garlic Flakes:

Characteristics: Although dehydrated garlic flakes are not a powder, the product is made of fresh garlic, which is cut into thin slices and dried. These may be rightly crushed into a paste or kept dried up to be added to any recipe in which you would include flaked nuts.
Uses: Garlic flakes are employed in spice mixes and the formation of soups and cooking meals that need a bigger portion of garlic or whole shredded parts.

Grades of Garlic Powder 
 There are three quality parameters used to grade the garlic powder. These include flavor, color, and particle size. The grading system assists in maintaining a high quality that satisfies the special characteristics required by different affected areas. 
 
 Grade A (Premium Quality): 
 
 Characteristics: Grade A garlic powder is from the highest quality garlic bulbs and has a sharp, penetrating flavor. It mostly has a small particle size and creamy-colored powder like neem seed. 
 Uses: It is utilized in professional Gourmet cuisines, specialty seasoning, and food production where only the best, superior taste can suffice adequately. 
 Grade B (Standard Quality): 
 
 Characteristics: A Grade B garlic powder is acceptable in quality, has an aroma slightly weaker than an A Grade, the texture is coarse, and the color can be a pale yellow to light brown. 
 Uses: This grade is mostly found in normal home cooking, commercial flavored foods, and the food industry, where the flavor of garlic is not so dominant. 
 Grade C (Industrial Quality): 
 
 Characteristics: These include the garlic powder grade C, which is usually of low quality, has less flavor, and is not very fine in texture. It may contain more natural impurities for one reason or another, such as rust or other abrasive particles. 
 Uses: Garlic powder of industrial standard. This grade of garlic powder is meant for industrial uses, such as in the food industry for preparing processed foods and products and in producing animal feeds and other related products where flavoring intensity is of lesser consideration. 
 Culinary and Industrial Usage 
 Garlic powder is probably one of the most famous spices worldwide, and it is used not only in food preparation but in other industries. 
 
 Culinary Usage: 
 
 Spice Blends: Garlic powder is utilized in numerous forms, such as Italian flavoring, taco flavoring, and barbeque. This is because it has a strong flavor, making it ideal to incorporate into food products such as meat, poultry, and vegetables. 
 Soups and Sauces: Garlic powder can be easily incorporated with liquid foods such as soups, sauces, and stews, as well as marinades for other foods. It offers the taste of raw garlic, which is easy to use instead of peeling and chopping it. 
 Baking: Garlic powder is also added in baking, especially in savory bread, garlic rolls, and baking pizza, where it’s used to enhance the flavor of the bread. 
 Snack Foods: Most commercially prepared snack foods like chips, popcorn, or even nuts are made with seasoning such as garlic powder, creating this savory and irresistible feel. 
 Industrial Usage: 
 
 Flavoring Agents: Garlic powder is applicable in food manufacturing and preservation and is added to compound seasonings, fruit preparations, biscuits, yeast extracts, snack products, and deep-frozen convenience dishes. 
 Preservatives: Garlic powder is used in industrial food preservation because it has antimicrobial effects. 
 Animal Feed: Garlic powder that is of low quality is commonly incorporated into animal feeds to add taste and also for animals’ health.

Physical and Chemical Details 
 The following are some of the health boosting nutrients contained in Garlic in the form of a powder. Some characteristics include Physical and chemical properties which are usually defined by the type of material that forms a certain object or component under consideration or by the process through which the object under consideration was made. 
 
 Physical Characteristics: As for the process it has a pale yellow to light brown color and a fine to coarsely aggregated structure. It is garlic seasoned and I had my personal preferences when it came to the sweetness and the saltiness. 
 Chemical Composition: Let me share with you the Nutrients which can be found in Garlic Powder: Allicin. This compound is among the nutrients that are found in the human body and the skeletal system and Garlic is among the foods that are rich in this nutrient. Antioxidants are also important. This is the one that leads to the bad odor in Garlic raw form, and every benefit people associate with Garlic has been associated with this compound. 
 Nutritional Content: The other nutrients that are contained in the garlic powder in minimal quantities as compared to the recommended daily intake are vitamin C, B6, manganese and calcium. It has a low calorie value and is an antioxidant hence it is advisable to take it. 
 Some of the nutrition contents and health values of garlic powder include the following; 
 As such, this paper seeks to highlight the constituents of garlic powder and the bioactive compound that makes so many aspects of life better. Some of the key health benefits include: Besides other health complications the following are the following: 
 
 Cardiovascular Health: This garlic powder has a tendency of relaxing the muscles which in turn has a capability of dilating blood vessels and also it helps in the prevention of a condition known as atherosclerosis which is regarded as heart disease. 
 Immune Support: It contains sulfur in high quantities especially allicin which encases the allium with a very, very thick layer of bacteria killer thus enhancing the body’s cyborg shield against diseases. 
 Antioxidant Activity: It also has antioxidant compounds that have the characteristics of free radical scavengers and therefore help in preventing diseases of the body such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. 
 Anti-Inflammatory Effects: It also contains elements that can help reduce inflammation that is useful for those who have arthritis or any other disease that results in inflammation.

The various ways through which the Products can be Packaged for the Bulk and End Consumers 
 In order to meet the consumers who prefer to purchase in large quantities and the final consumer, Abdul Sattar Sons has presented the garlic powder in various packaging sizes. This packaging is also meant to ensure that the garlic powder retains on its taste and smell but at the same time makes it easy to carry and store. 
 
 For Bulk Buyers: 
 
 Polypropylene Bags: These bags are meant for practical use with the large capacity with the weight of the product being between 25 kg and 50 kg. 
 Jute Bags: Another option which is more eco-friendly are the jute bags which are very strong and ideal for large quantity orders. 
 For End Consumers: 
 
 Pouches: Those who have garlic powder as one of the spices they often use in their cooking will surely appreciate the resealable pouches that will help in keeping the powder fresh. 
 Glass Jars: Good packaging that not only ensures that the product is well protected but also looks appealing to the customers in the market. 
 Origin of goods and exports’ destinations. 
 This is why Abdul Sattar Sons source for its garlic powder from all over the world to ensure that the best quality garlic gets to the consumer. The primary countries of origin include:They include: 
 
 China: The producer of garlic that is of high quality and offers quality garlic powder at affordable price. 
 India: Indian garlic powder is well known for its rich garlic taste which has a great market in the international market. 
 United States: Garlic is one of the most popular products of California especially in the production of powder form. 
 Spain: The Spanish garlic powder is known to have a very good flavor as well as the high quality in processing. 
 The markets which Abdul Sattar Sons uses for selling its garlic powder include North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia. This aspect therefore depict that the company has a good assessment of the shipment requirements of each specific country, the quality aspect as well as the rules and regulations on imports. 
 
 Conclusion 
 Garlic powder is one of the most popular spices which is used in kitchens as well as in other industries for flavoring purposes and to improve the health benefits. By having experience in the sourcing and trading of garlic powder from the most active areas, Abdul Sattar Sons ensure that we provide the best quality of the product to the customers. Thanks to the wide range of products and individual approach to the customers, Abdul Sattar Sons has gained a reputation of a trustworthy company in the world garlic powder market. For the kitchen or the factory, the company has only the best garlic powder that enhance and complement the taste and the nutrients of the products.