Bulk Garlic
Source86 sources and imports Bulk Garlic (Allium sativum) in organic and conventional grades, supplying manufacturers, formulators, and private label brands across four physical forms: air-dried powder, granulated, minced, and roasted granules.
Garlic is a foundational flavor ingredient across seasoning blends, sauces, marinades, snack seasonings, and processed meat and plant-based formulations. Source86 supplies this ingredient from China, India, and Bangladesh, giving buyers multiple origin options to support continuity and cost planning.
Organic certification, Kosher, Halal, and Non-GMO documentation are available depending on grade, form, and lot. Custom pack sizes and private label formats can be arranged for both bulk industrial orders and retail-ready programs.
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Product Data
| Botanical Identity | Allium sativum |
|---|---|
| Plant Part | Garlic bulb (clove), processed into dried powder, granules, minced pieces, or roasted granules depending on form |
| Available Forms | Air-dried powder (conventional), powder (organic), granulated, minced, and roasted granules |
| Odor and Flavor | Pungent, sharp garlic aroma and flavor across all forms; roasted granules carry a milder, sweeter, caramelized flavor from the roasting process |
| Packaging | 25 kg kraft paper bag for bulk orders; 3 g PP bag available for select formats |
| Shelf Life | 12 months from production date when stored as specified |
| Shipping and Storage | Ship and store dry and at ambient temperature |
| Acid-Insoluble Ash | 1% maximum |
| Pungency Marker (Allicin Potential) | 0.3% to 0.5% by weight, standard for dried garlic |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% maximum |
| Particle Size | Varies by version: powder forms milled to pass an 80 to 100 mesh screen; granulated to a coarser 20 to 40 mesh; minced left as irregular flake-sized pieces; roasted granules milled to a medium granule size |
| Microbiological Limits | Total plate count, yeast and mold, Salmonella, and E. coli tested to standard spice benchmarks |
| Certification Status | Varies by version: the organic powder is certified organic; the air-dried powder, granulated, minced, and roasted granule forms are conventional |
| Bulk Density | Varies by version: fine powder forms run denser per volume than granulated, minced, or roasted granule forms |
| Dispersibility and Handling Behavior | Varies by version: powder forms disperse readily into liquids and dry blends; granulated, minced, and roasted granule forms disperse more slowly and suit applications where visible texture is desired |
| Treatment Status and Process-Driven Sensory | Varies by version: roasted granules undergo a roasting step that produces a golden brown color and caramelized flavor not present in the air-dried, organic, granulated, or minced forms, which are dried without roasting |
Certifications & Compliance
The certifications and records listed below are available based on product, origin, format, and lot. The following are available upon request.
- Certified Organic: Available for the eligible organic powder grade only, with organic transaction certificates and chain-of-custody documentation
- Kosher: Certification supporting kosher-labeled formulations for eligible lots
- Halal: Certification supporting halal-labeled formulations for eligible lots
- Non-GMO: Verification documentation confirming non-GMO status for qualifying lots
- Gluten-Free: Documentation confirming the product meets gluten-free labeling thresholds
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): Lot-specific test results covering the specification fields listed in Product Data
- Product Specification Sheet: A standardized reference document detailing agreed specification ranges for supplier qualification
- Allergen Statement: A formal declaration of the product’s allergen status for regulatory and labeling use
- Country of Origin Documentation: Records confirming sourcing country for import compliance and customs clearance
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): Handling and safety information for industrial receiving and storage protocols
- Heavy Metal Testing: Lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury tested against FDA and EU limits
- Pesticide Residue Testing: Tested against applicable US and EU maximum residue limits
- Microbiological Testing Reports: Lot-specific pathogen and microbial load results supporting food safety qualification
Production & Sourcing
Source86 sources garlic from China, India, and Bangladesh to manage seasonal harvest windows and protect buyers from single-origin supply risk. Each origin follows the same core process through cleaning and peeling, with drying, roasting, and milling steps adjusted to produce the specific form and grade ordered.
- Harvesting: Garlic bulbs are harvested once mature, typically during the summer growing season.
- Cleaning: Harvested bulbs are cleaned to remove dirt, debris, and outer skin layers before processing.
- Peeling and Cutting: Cloves are peeled and, depending on the target form, sliced, minced, or left whole ahead of drying or roasting.
- Drying or Roasting: Most forms are air-dried or steam-sterilized and dehydrated to remove moisture; roasted granules are instead roasted until golden brown and caramelized before a final drying step.
- Grinding and Sizing: Dried or roasted garlic is milled to the target particle size, fine for powder, coarser for granulated and roasted granules, or left in irregular pieces for minced.
- Screening and Quality Check: Processed garlic is screened for consistent particle size and inspected before packaging.
- Packaging: Finished product is packed under conditions that maintain segregation between organic and conventional lots.
Applications
- Seasoning Blends and Spice Mixes: A base ingredient across garlic powder, granulated, and minced seasoning blends, including garlic salt formulations
- Sauces, Marinades, and Dressings: Used in pasta sauces, marinades, dry rubs, and dressings for garlic flavor
- Soups, Stews, Stocks, and Broths: A standard ingredient in soup, stew, and broth production
- Snack and Ready-to-Eat Foods: Used in seasoned snacks, chips, and ready-to-eat meal formulations
- Bakery and Prepared Foods: Used in savory breads, crackers, and prepared food products
- Meat, Poultry, Seafood, and Plant-Based Processing: Used in processed meats, sausages, seafood products, and plant-based alternatives
- Prepared and Frozen Meals: Used in frozen entrées, meal kits, and prepared side dishes
- Private Label and Retail-Ready Formats: Packed for brands building garlic-based consumer product lines under their own label
Physical & Functional Characteristics
Ranges from fine powder to coarse granules to irregular minced flakes depending on form
Light beige to medium brown (air-dried powder), pale beige to light brown (organic powder), light cream to pale yellow (granulated), off-white to light yellow (minced), golden brown (roasted granules)
Pungent, sharp garlic flavor across all forms; roasted granules carry a milder, sweeter, caramelized flavor
Strong, characteristic garlic aroma that intensifies when rehydrated or heated
Ranges from fine and powdery to coarse and granular to irregular flake-like pieces
Low moisture content across all forms, supporting shelf stability and ambient storage
Fine powder forms are prone to airborne fines during transfer; granulated, minced, and roasted granule forms are more resistant to clumping but require attention to particle consistency
Contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, and allicin-related sulfur compounds
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergen-friendly across all forms
Single-ingredient garlic in each form, with no added carriers or fillers
Color and aroma degrade with prolonged light, heat, and moisture exposure across all forms, favoring sealed, ambient storage
Functionality
- Flavor Enhancement: Contributes concentrated, pungent garlic flavor across dry blends, sauces, and processed foods
- Color Contribution: Powder and granulated forms contribute light beige to golden tones; roasted granules add a deeper caramelized color to finished products
- Dry-Blend Compatibility: Integrates into seasoning blends and dry rubs without segregating from other dry ingredients
- Moisture and Binding Behavior: Low moisture content supports binding in dry rubs and spice blends without introducing excess water
- Dispersibility: Powder forms disperse readily into liquids and dry blends; granulated, minced, and roasted granule forms disperse more slowly and suit applications where visible texture is desired
- Shelf Stability: Low moisture content extends shelf life and supports ambient storage across all forms
- Preservative Function: Contributes a natural preservative effect in processed meat and cured product formulations
- Heat Stability: Roasted granules retain flavor and color through baking, grilling, and other thermal processing
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
- Format Flexibility: Offering both cubes and slices lets manufacturers match piece size to their existing dosing, topping, or packaging line without reformulating.
- Simplified Qualification: A single consolidated specification and documentation set covers both formats, reducing supplier approval work.
- Sourcing Continuity: Multi-country sourcing across India, China, and Thailand supports consistent year-round availability.
- Documentation Readiness: Certificate of Analysis, allergen statement, and origin documentation are issued per shipment to support incoming inspection.
- Clean Label Appeal: Single-ingredient composition with no added sugar or preservatives supports clean-label positioning.
- Nutrient Retention Advantage: Freeze-drying’s lower processing temperature retains more of the fruit’s natural nutrient profile than heat-dried alternatives, supporting better-for-you product claims.
Benefits for Commercial Manufacturing
Available in powder, granulated, minced, and roasted granule forms to match specific formulation and texture requirements
Organic-certified powder available alongside conventional forms to support different labeling needs without switching suppliers
Sourced from China, India, and Bangladesh to reduce exposure to single-region harvest delays or export disruption
COA, allergen statements, and origin records streamline supplier qualification and incoming QA review
Bulk industrial packaging and smaller retail-ready formats support both large-scale manufacturing and private label programs
Controlled drying, roasting, and milling methods deliver consistent flavor and particle size across lots and forms
A 12-month shelf life under proper storage supports inventory planning across all forms
