Dehydrated Garlic Chopped (3–5 mm)
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated garlic chopped in 3–5 mm and minced 1–3 mm cuts, milled from Indian garlic flakes. It gives visible garlic pieces with the strong flavour of Indian garlic, dried below 6% moisture and tested for pungency, microbiology and pesticides.
Chopped and minced garlic are used in seasonings, sauces, ready meals and dressings, and rehydrate in minutes in cooking.
Garlic Chopped Specification
Sizes
Chopped 3–5 mm · minced 1–3 mm
Moisture
6% max
Colour
White to light cream
Total Ash / AIA
≤ 5% / ≤ 0.5%
Volatile Sulphur Compounds
≥ 0.3%
Hot-Water-Insoluble Solids
≤ 20%
Plate Count
≤ 10⁵ cfu/g; low-micro on request
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Packing
20–25 kg lined cartons
Garlic Chopped: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our chopped and minced garlic, benchmarked to IS 5452:2008, FSSAI and Codex CXS 347-2019. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dehydrated garlic (Allium sativum L.), chopped and minced | Sukha lahsun |
| Size / cut | Chopped 3–5 mm; minced 1–3 mm (US #8–#20 mesh) | Sieve analysis |
| Processing | Cloves split, peeled, washed and sanitised, sliced 1.5–2 mm, belt-dried to 4–6% moisture, milled and sortexed | — |
| Colour / flavour | White to light cream; strong, typical garlic flavour, no burnt or off-odour | Sensory |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Extraneous matter | ≤ 0.5% | — |
| Metal | Nil (magnets + metal detector) | — |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 6% (Codex max 8%) | Oven method |
| Total ash | ≤ 5% (dry basis) | FSSAI 5.0%; IS 5452 5.5%; Codex 6.0% |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 0.5% | IS 5452; FSSAI; Codex |
| Volatile organic sulphur compounds | ≥ 0.3% (dry basis) | Codex CXS 347; FSSAI |
| Cold-water-soluble extract | 70–90% (dry basis) | Codex CXS 347 |
| Hot-water-insoluble solids | ≤ 20% | Buyer limit |
| Peroxidase | Negative | FSSAI |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Total plate count | ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g standard | ISO 4833-1 |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Coliforms | ≤ 100 cfu/g | ISO 4832 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / US / destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS multi-residue screen |
| Ethylene oxide | Not used; not detected | GC-MS/MS on request |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Packing | 20–25 kg poly-lined cartons | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 12–13 MT | See Garlic Chopped Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 24 months in cool, dry storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, ash, micro, pesticides) · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required) · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI / health certificate (where required) | — |
Dehydrated Garlic Cuts by Size
Garlic flakes are milled and sieved into standard cuts.
| Cut | Size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Flakes / slices | 1.5–2 mm thick | Cooking, frying, milling |
| Chopped (this page) | 3–5 mm | Sauces, ready meals, toppings |
| Minced (this page) | 1–3 mm | Dressings, rubs, meat products |
| Granules | 0.2–1 mm (26–80 mesh) | Seasoning blends, coatings |
| Powder | 80–100 mesh | Soups, sauces, seasonings |
Chopped Garlic Options
Chopped 3–5 mm
Visible pieces.
Minced 1–3 mm
Finer pieces.
Other cuts: Garlic Flakes →Garlic Granules →
Garlic Chopped Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton with liner | 20 kg | ≈ 600–650 | ≈ 12–13 MT | ≈ 22–24 MT |
| Carton with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 480–520 | ≈ 12–13 MT | ≈ 22–24 MT |
Where Garlic Chopped Is Used
Pasta and Pizza Sauces
Visible garlic pieces.
Ready Meals
Curries and stir-fries.
Dressings and Marinades
Dry mixes.
Meat Products
Sausages and burgers.
Seasoning Blends
Garlic bits.
Food Service
Kitchen-ready garlic.
Chopped Garlic Price: What Sets It
Dehydrated garlic is priced per kilo or per metric tonne FOB. China supplies most of the world's dehydrated garlic, so Chinese prices and Indian fresh-garlic prices both matter.
- Fresh garlic price: Mandsaur and Neemuch prices swing sharply by grade and season.
- Cut and grade: chopped and minced cuts carry milling and sieving costs.
- China: China supplies over half the world's dehydrated garlic and sets the benchmark.
- Micro grade: steam-sterilised low-micro lots cost more.
- Energy and freight: drying costs and container rates.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Low-micro lots are steam-sterilised; we never use ethylene oxide.
- Indian garlic bulbs split, peeled and sliced
- Milling, sieving, sortex and magnets / metal detection
- Lot tests: moisture, ash, micro, pesticides
- Packing in lined cartons or bags and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Chopped Garlic Quote
Share your cut, grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our dehydrated vegetables desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is dehydrated chopped garlic?
It is dried garlic cut into 3–5 mm pieces (or 1–3 mm minced), used where visible garlic pieces are wanted without peeling and chopping fresh garlic.
What is the difference between chopped and minced garlic?
Chopped garlic is 3–5 mm; minced is finer, about 1–3 mm. Granules are smaller still, under 1 mm.
What is the specification of chopped garlic for export?
Typically 3–5 mm, moisture ≤ 6%, total ash ≤ 5%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.5%, volatile organic sulphur compounds ≥ 0.3%, plate count ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g and Salmonella absent in 25 g.
Does Indian dehydrated garlic face EU border checks?
No. Dried garlic is not listed for increased checks under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It must still meet EU pesticide and contaminant limits.
Who exports dehydrated chopped garlic from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports chopped and minced dehydrated garlic from Indian garlic, tested for pungency, micro and pesticides.
