What is garlic powder good for?

Overview of Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is a powdered product made by putting garlic through a series of processing steps. It retains the main nutrients and bioactive ingredients of garlic, such as allicin, etc., making it a versatile food additive and health food.

Nutritional Content of Garlic Powder

As a common condiment, garlic powder not only enhances the flavor of food, but also contains rich nutrients.
1. Protein and fat content
Garlic powder contains high protein and low fat. Specifically, every 100 grams of garlic powder contains 16.55 grams of protein and 0.73 grams of fat. In contrast, the protein content of garlic powder is 6.7 grams and the fat content is 8.9 grams. Dehydrated garlic powder contains almost no protein and fat, and only contains trace amounts of these ingredients per 100 grams.
2. Trace elements and vitamins
Garlic powder is rich in a variety of trace elements and vitamins. For example, every 100 grams of garlic powder contains 79 mg of calcium, 77 mg of magnesium, 60 mg of sodium and other minerals. In addition, it also contains a variety of vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K and B vitamins (such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, etc.).
3. Sulfides and other active ingredients
Garlic powder also contains a variety of sulfides, such as propylene sulfide, which have anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. Sulfur compounds in garlic, such as allicin, also have significant bactericidal effects.
4. Calorie content
The calorie content of garlic powder is relatively high. Every 100 grams of garlic powder contains 331 kcal of energy. In contrast, the calorie content of garlic powder is 1320 kJ (equivalent to 315 kcal), while dehydrated garlic powder has almost no calories.
5. Other nutrients
Garlic powder is also rich in dietary fiber, vitamin P (flavonoids), vitamin B4 (choline), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin B9 (folic acid), etc. These nutrients play an important role in human health.
In summary, garlic powder not only has a unique taste, but also contains rich nutrients. Moderate consumption can supplement the human body with a variety of nutrients needed.

Effects of Garlic Powder

1. Promote appetite
Some volatile components in garlic powder can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and increase appetite.
2. Relieve constipation
Some volatile components in garlic powder can stimulate gastrointestinal motility, increase appetite and relieve constipation.
3. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Garlic powder has significant antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and the allicin in it can help inhibit the growth of various pathogens, such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Escherichia coli, etc.
4. Assist in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol
Related clinical data statistics show that proper consumption of garlic powder can help lower blood pressure and serum cholesterol levels.
5. Assist in lowering blood sugar
Related hypoglycemic experiments have shown that garlic powder has the effect of improving normal people's glucose tolerance, promoting insulin secretion and increasing the use of glucose by tissue cells, thereby assisting in lowering blood sugar.
6. Assist in anti-tumor
Some compounds in garlic powder have anti-tumor activity and can inhibit the growth and spread of tumor cells.
7. Disease prevention
Garlic powder has a broad spectrum of highly effective anti-inflammatory and bactericidal functions, actively regulates the immune system, and can prevent diseases, prevent wound infections, treat diseases and repel insects.
8. Anti-mold and anti-oxidant
Garlic powder has a strong anti-mold and anti-oxidant effect, and is a protective agent for feed nutrients.
In summary, garlic powder shows its unique value in promoting health, preventing diseases and assisting in certain treatments. However, it is worth noting that although garlic powder is good, it also has some side effects, such as possible irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Application Fields of Garlic Powder

Garlic powder is a powdered product processed from garlic. It not only retains the nutrients and biological activity of garlic, but also is more convenient to use. Garlic powder has a wide range of uses, mainly including the following aspects:
1. Food industry
1.1 Condiments
As a condiment, garlic powder can be used in the cooking of various dishes to increase the flavor of food. It is often used as an additive in meat, fish and egg dishes to enhance the aroma and taste of food.
1.2 Health products
Garlic powder can also be used as a raw material for health products. It can be used to make various health foods such as capsules and tablets by using its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, lipid-lowering, and blood sugar-lowering health effects.
2. Pharmaceutical industry
2.1 Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
Garlic powder has a broad spectrum and efficient anti-inflammatory and bactericidal function, and can be used to prevent and treat a variety of bacterial and fungal infections. For example, it can inhibit the growth of a variety of pathogenic bacteria such as staphylococci and streptococci.
2.2 Anti-cancer
The sulfur compounds and trace element selenium in garlic powder have anti-cancer effects, which can prevent the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells through various pathways and reduce the incidence of cancer.
2.3 Cardiovascular health
Studies have shown that regular consumption of garlic powder can help lower blood lipids and blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, garlic powder can promote blood circulation and improve blood quality.
3. Animal feed industry
3.1 Growth promotion
Adding garlic powder to animal feed can promote the growth and development of animals and improve the utilization rate of feed. The allicin in garlic powder can stimulate the production of fragrant amino acids in animals, increase the fragrance components in meat and eggs, and make meat and eggs more delicious.
3.2 Disease prevention and treatment
Garlic powder has good anti-mildew and antioxidant effects, which can protect the nutrients in feed and prevent feed deterioration. At the same time, it can also inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella, and prevent and treat respiratory and digestive diseases in animals.
4. Other fields
4.1 Daily chemical products
Garlic powder can also be used in the production of daily chemical products, such as toothpaste, shampoo, etc., using its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to improve the functionality and safety of the products.
4.2 Agriculture
In agriculture, garlic powder can be used as a natural pesticide to prevent and control crop diseases and pests, reduce the use of chemical pesticides, and protect the environment.
In summary, the application field of garlic powder is very wide, covering multiple industries such as food, medicine, animal feed, daily chemical products and agriculture. As people's demand for healthy and natural products continues to increase, the market demand for garlic powder is also growing.

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