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Substitute Garlic flakes for Fresh garlic

What fresh garlic does in a recipe: Aromatic base; flavor intensity depends on cut and cook time.

Garlic flakes

per 1 fresh clove

US1/2 tsp garlic flakes (rehydrate in the dish's liquid)
Metric1 g
SpecialtyBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free

Dried; needs moisture to soften.

What changes: Milder

Best for: Soups, braises

More options: all 3 Fresh garlic substitutes

Common questions

What is the ratio for substituting Garlic flakes for Fresh garlic?
per 1 fresh clove — US: 1/2 tsp garlic flakes (rehydrate in the dish's liquid). Metric: 1 g.
Why does Garlic flakes work as a Fresh garlic substitute?
Dried; needs moisture to soften.
What changes when you use Garlic flakes instead of Fresh garlic?
Milder

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