Organic Freeze Dried Garlic Pure Organic Garlic Powder Basaltic Farms

Organic Freeze-Dried Garlic

CCOF & USDA Certified Organic

Single-origin garlic from our volcanic soil, freeze-dried to preserve nutrients and allicin. Each 2.5-oz shaker equals ~70 fresh cloves. Unlike competitors mixing garlic from multiple countries, ours is 100% Basaltic Farms-grown. No additives, no heat processing, no mess. Pure, concentrated garlic, ready to use.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Freeze-Dried Garlic

Our Organic Freeze-Dried Garlic powder represents the concentrated essence of all our premium varieties blended into one potent, convenient product. Whether you’re a home cook seeking mess-free garlic flavor, a backpacker needing lightweight nutrition, or someone wanting long-term storage without sacrificing quality, this fine powder delivers the full spectrum of our volcanic-soil-grown garlic. Here are the most common questions about using, storing, and maximizing the benefits of our freeze-dried garlic powder.

Product Composition & Processing

What makes Basaltic Farms freeze-dried garlic different from other brands?

Our freeze-dried garlic is made exclusively from our own certified organic garlic grown in mineral-rich volcanic soil, blending all our varieties—Music, Chesnok Red, Inchelium Red, Sicilian Artichoke, Susanville, and Red Toch—into one potent powder. Unlike mass-market products mixing unidentified garlic from multiple countries including China, ours is single-origin from McArthur, California, with complete traceability and no additives or fillers.

How does freeze-drying preserve nutrients better than other drying methods?

Freeze-drying removes moisture at low temperatures without using heat, preserving up to 97% of nutrients including volatile allicin compounds that create garlic’s beneficial properties. This gentle process maintains the natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals from our volcanic soil while creating a shelf-stable product that retains more nutritional value than heat-dried or dehydrated alternatives.

Why is your freeze-dried garlic a fine powder instead of chunks?

We mill our freeze-dried garlic into a fine powder for maximum versatility and potency. The powder form provides instant flavor distribution, dissolves quickly in liquids, and eliminates the need for rehydration in most applications. This concentrated format means a little goes a long way—the 2.5-ounce shaker equals approximately 70 fresh cloves.

Usage & Conversion

How much freeze-dried garlic powder equals fresh garlic?

Our potent freeze-dried powder is highly concentrated: 1/4 teaspoon equals approximately 1 fresh clove. The 2.5-ounce shaker contains the equivalent of 70 fresh cloves. Because it’s a blend of all our varieties, you get complex flavor layers—from Music’s boldness to Inchelium’s sweetness—in every pinch.

Can I rehydrate the powder back to fresh garlic consistency?

Yes! Mix 1 part powder with 3 parts warm water and let sit for 5 minutes to create a fresh garlic paste. However, most recipes don’t require rehydration—sprinkle directly into soups, sauces, marinades, or dry rubs. The powder incorporates instantly without the texture issues of fresh garlic.

What are the best culinary uses for freeze-dried garlic powder?

The fine powder excels in dry rubs, spice blends, salad dressings, and instant sauces where fresh garlic’s moisture would be problematic. It’s perfect for camping, travel, popcorn seasoning, garlic salt (mix with sea salt), and any application requiring immediate, evenly distributed garlic flavor without chopping or pressing.

Quality & Storage

How should I store freeze-dried garlic powder for maximum shelf life?

Store in the original airtight shaker away from light, heat, and moisture. Properly stored, it maintains peak potency for 3-5 years, though it remains safe indefinitely. Unlike fresh garlic that spoils in weeks or months, freeze-dried powder provides year-round access to our harvest without refrigeration needs.

Will the powder clump or lose potency over time?

Our freeze-dried powder resists clumping because virtually all moisture has been removed. If exposed to humidity, it may cake slightly but remains fully usable—simply break up clumps. Potency remains stable for years when stored properly, though the most volatile aromatic compounds are strongest in the first year.

How can I tell if the freeze-dried garlic is still good?

Quality freeze-dried garlic maintains its potent aroma and light color. If it develops an off-smell, darkens significantly, or loses its characteristic punch, it may be past prime (though still safe). Our volcanic-soil-grown blend maintains exceptional flavor stability due to high mineral content.

Health & Nutrition Benefits

Does freeze-drying preserve garlic's beneficial compounds like allicin?

Yes! The low-temperature freeze-drying process preserves allicin precursors (alliin and alliinase enzyme) that convert to allicin when mixed with water or saliva. Our blend of varieties provides varying compound levels, offering the full spectrum of garlic’s traditional benefits in concentrated form.

Is freeze-dried garlic as nutritious as fresh garlic?

Freeze-dried garlic retains approximately 97% of fresh garlic’s nutritional value, concentrated into powder form. You’re getting selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and all 67 trace minerals from our volcanic soil—just without the water content. Some people find the powder easier to consume regularly than fresh.

What varieties contribute to the health benefits in your blend?

Our blend combines all varieties’ unique properties: hardnecks like Music and Chesnok Red typically contain higher sulfur compounds, while softnecks like Inchelium Red and Susanville offer gentler profiles. This diversity means varying concentrations of beneficial compounds, providing comprehensive nutritional benefits from centuries of garlic cultivation traditions.
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👩‍🌾 Why Choose Our Organic Freeze-Dried Garlic

At Basaltic Farms, our freeze-dried garlic powder captures the concentrated essence of all our premium varieties in one convenient product. When you choose our organic garlic farm, you’re getting single-origin garlic powder that’s worlds apart from mass-market alternatives.

  • 🌋 Single-Origin Volcanic Soil Excellence – Made exclusively from our McArthur, California farm, never mixed with unknown sources or Chinese imports. 
  • 🌱 All Varieties Blended for Complexity – Experience Music’s boldness, Chesnok Red’s sweetness, Inchelium’s mildness, and more in every pinch. 
  • 🧄 Maximum Potency Preserved – Freeze-drying at low temperatures preserves 97% of nutrients and volatile allicin compounds without heat damage. 
  • ☀️ Ultimate Convenience Without Compromise – No peeling, chopping, pressing, or garlic breath. Perfect for travel, camping, instant seasoning, and long-term storage (3-5 years). T
  • 📦 Triple-Certified Purity – CCOF and USDA certified organic, plus Real Organic Project verified. Zero additives, fillers, or anti-caking agents—just pure freeze-dried garlic from identified varietals grown without synthetic inputs.

Note: 1/4 teaspoon equals approximately 1 fresh clove.

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💪 Health Benefits of Organic Freeze-Dried Garlic

Our freeze-dried garlic powder preserves the beneficial compounds from all our varieties—hardneck and softneck—concentrated into convenient powder form. The low-temperature freeze-drying process maintains allicin precursors and nutrients that would be damaged by heat-drying methods. The health benefits of garlic have been valued for millennia, with freeze-drying offering modern preservation of these traditional properties.

  • 🧬 Preserved Allicin Precursors – Freeze-drying maintains alliin and alliinase enzyme separately in the powder, which combine to form allicin when mixed with water or saliva, preserving garlic’s signature sulfur compounds
  • ❤️ Convenient Daily Inclusion – The fine powder makes it easy to add garlic to every meal without preparation, supporting consistent dietary inclusion of this traditional wellness food as part of healthy eating
  • 🛡️ 97% Nutrient Retention – Low-temperature processing preserves antioxidant compounds and phytonutrients that are typically degraded by heat, concentrating them into shelf-stable powder form
  • 🌿 Multi-Variety Benefits – Blending all our varieties provides the full spectrum of compounds—from Music’s intensity to Inchelium’s gentleness—offering comprehensive traditional garlic properties in one product
  • 🧠 Concentrated Mineral Content – All 67 trace minerals from our volcanic soil, plus selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C, concentrated without water weight—making nutrients more bioavailable per teaspoon

Note: The FDA has not evaluated these statements. Garlic is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

🧄 Nutrition Facts (Per Clove: 2–3g)

Hardneck garlic varieties are packed with allicin, antioxidants, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. These cold-adapted varieties support immune health, reduce inflammation, and promote heart health while delivering the bold, complex flavors that make them favorites among serious cooks and gardeners.

🔥 Basic Nutrition

  • 🔥 Calories: 4.47 kcal
  • 🍞 Carbs: 0.99 g
  • 🍯 Sugars: 0.03 g
  • 🌾 Fiber: 0.063 g
  • 💪 Protein: 0.191 g
  • 🧈 Fat: 0.02 g
  • 💧 Water: About 1.5 g

💊 Vitamins

  • 👁️ Vitamin A: 0.27 IU
  • ⚡ Vitamin B1: 0.006 mg
  • 🔋 Vitamin B2: 0.004 mg
  • 🧠 Vitamin B3: 0.028 mg
  • 💡 Vitamin B6: 0.049 mg
  • 🍃 Folate: About 1.2 µg
  • 🍊 Vitamin C: 1.248 mg
  • 🌻 Vitamin E: 0.003 mg
  • 🩸 Vitamin K: 0.068 µg
  • 🧠 Choline: About 1.6 mg

🧪 Minerals

  • 🦴 Calcium: 7.24 mg
  • 🩸 Iron: 0.068 mg
  • ⚡ Magnesium: About 3.3 mg
  • 🦴 Phosphorus: 6.12 mg
  • 💓 Potassium: 16 mg
  • 🛡️ Zinc: 0.047 mg
  • 🔥 Copper: 0.012 mg
  • 🧠 Manganese: 0.067 mg
  • 🛡️ Selenium: 0.568 mg

🌿 Special Compounds

  • 💊 Allicin: About 6–12 mg (powerful antibacterial/antiviral agent)
  • 🌈 Carotene: 0.20 µg
  • 📊 Glycemic Index: Low (under 10) – good for diabetic/keto diets
    Values are approximate and may vary by variety and freshness.

❄️ Hardneck Cold-Climate Advantage

Hardneck garlic varieties require cold winter temperatures for proper bulb development, and this vernalization process enhances their nutritional profile. These varieties, grown in our mineral-rich, volcanic soil at an elevation of 3,100 feet, develop intense flavor compounds and robust nutritional density through natural cold exposure. The bonus of edible scapes provides an additional source of nutrients in late spring, offering garlic flavor with tender texture. Unlike softneck varieties, hardnecks concentrate their energy into fewer, larger cloves with more complex flavor compounds, ensuring you get maximum nutritional and culinary value from each bulb.

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