American Key Food Products (AKFP) is a full pallet (2,000 lbs/pallet) distributor of spices including chopped garlic, minced garlic, garlic salt and granulated garlic products serving medium to large scale food manufacturers and resellers.

Garlic , botanically known as Allium sativum L., is a member of the onion family. Garlic, being one of the most popular spices was selected as one of the first dehydrated vegetable seasonings.

Food service companies can benefit from using dehydrated chopped garlic or minced garlic, because the peeling, chopping or pressing has already been completed and there is never any waste. Dried processed garlic is milled into different forms including garlic slices, chopped garlic, minced garlic, ground garlic, granulated garlic and powdered garlic.

One pound of dehydrated chopped garlic or minced garlic possesses flavor equivalent to that of five pounds of raw prepared garlic. Dehydrated minced garlic or chopped garlic can be added directly to most foods or blended with salt, pepper and other seasonings. For the most taste impact, garlic salt can be added to products.

Most every food, with the exception of desserts, can benefit from a small amount of garlic salt or garlic powder. Some sausages, cheeses, breads, sauces and snacks depend on the characteristics of garlic salt for taste.

Garlic should be stored in tightly sealed containers away, at temperatures no higher than 65 ° F and low level of humidity. With proper storage, garlic can have a shelf life of up to 2 years.