Dehydrated Garlic Granules (Granulated Garlic)
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated garlic granules (granulated garlic) from Indian garlic, sieved to the mesh size you specify, from coarse 8–16 mesh to fine 40–80 mesh. Granules are free-flowing, strongly flavoured and tested for pungency, microbiology and pesticides.
Granulated garlic is the workhorse of seasoning blends, rubs and snack coatings: it disperses evenly, cakes less than powder and gives a slight texture.
Garlic Granules Specification
Mesh
8–16 · 16–26 · 26–40 · 40–80
Size
About 0.2–2 mm by grade
Moisture
6% max
Colour
Light cream
Total Ash / AIA
≤ 5% / ≤ 0.5%
Volatile Sulphur Compounds
≥ 0.3%
Plate Count
≤ 10⁵ cfu/g; low-micro on request
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Packing
20–25 kg lined cartons
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 13–14 MT
Garlic Granules: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our garlic granules, 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.), granules | Sukha lahsun |
| Size / cut | 8–16, 16–26, 26–40 or 40–80 US 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flow | Free-flowing, no lumps | Visual |
| 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 · 2 × 12.5 kg foil bags in carton on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 13–14 MT · 40 ft HC: about 24–25 MT | See Garlic Granules 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) | — |
Choosing a Garlic Granule Size
Garlic granules are sold by US mesh range; lower numbers are coarser.
| Mesh | Approx. size | Texture | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8–16 | 1.2–2.4 mm | Coarse (minced) | Rubs, toppings |
| 16–26 | 0.7–1.2 mm | Medium-coarse | Seasoning blends, grinders |
| 26–40 | 0.4–0.7 mm | Medium | Retail shakers, spice blends |
| 40–80 | 0.18–0.4 mm | Fine | Snack coatings, sauces |
Garlic Granule Options
Coarse 8–26 Mesh
Rubs and grinders.
Medium 26–40 Mesh
Standard seasoning grade.
Fine 40–80 Mesh
Coatings and sauces.
Garlic Granules Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 520–560 | ≈ 13–14 MT | ≈ 24–25 MT |
| Carton with liner | 20 kg | ≈ 650–700 | ≈ 13–14 MT | ≈ 24–25 MT |
Where Garlic Granules Are Used
Seasoning Blends
Garlic salt, garlic pepper, all-purpose blends.
Spice Rubs
BBQ and meat rubs.
Snack Coatings
Chips, crackers and nuts.
Retail Shakers
Granulated garlic jars.
Meat Processing
Sausages and marinades.
Dressings
Dry dressing mixes.
Garlic Granules 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: fine, tightly sieved granules cost more.
- 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 Garlic Granules 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 are garlic granules?
Garlic granules (granulated garlic) are dehydrated garlic milled into small, free-flowing particles, usually 8–80 US mesh. They are coarser than garlic powder and disperse evenly in seasonings.
What is the difference between garlic granules and garlic powder?
Granules are coarser (about 0.2–2 mm) and flow freely; powder is fine (80–100 mesh) and dissolves into foods. Granules are less likely to cake in humid conditions.
What is the specification of garlic granules for export?
Typically the specified mesh (e.g. 26–40), 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.
What is the HS code for garlic granules?
Indian exporters use HS 0712 90 20 for dehydrated garlic; some file granules under 0712 90 90. Confirm with your customs broker.
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 garlic granules from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports garlic granules from Indian garlic in 8–80 mesh grades, tested for pungency, micro and pesticides.
