Garlic powder is made by drying and grinding fresh garlic, which can be used instead of fresh garlic. Garlic is an Allium plant in Liliaceae, which is native to western Asia.

Garlic powder can be used not only as a condiment, but also as a health care product to prevent diseases and keep fit. garlic powder has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects, can inhibit and eliminate all kinds of bacteria, and has a certain auxiliary role in preventing influenza and intestinal infectious diseases. It is often called "natural antibiotic".