How Is Minced Garlic Processed?

Minced garlic is a dehydrated garlic product made from fresh garlic through processes such as washing, peeling, slicing, drying, and crushing. It is widely used in condiments, convenience foods, and catering processing. So how is minced garlic processed?

1. Peeling

After the raw garlic arrives at the factory, it must first be cleaned and peeled. Use a peeling machine to remove any impurities and the outer skin of the garlic.

Note:

Peel as completely as possible to avoid any remaining skin that could affect subsequent processing.

Avoid excessive mechanical damage to the garlic cloves, as this will affect their aroma and color.

After peeling, proceed to the next process promptly to avoid oxidation and discoloration due to prolonged exposure.

2. Slicing

After peeling, slice the garlic cloves thinly to facilitate subsequent drying.

Note:

The thickness of the garlic slices should generally be 1.5-3 mm.

Slices should be even, otherwise moisture will remain during drying or the garlic will be over-dried.

The slicing knife should be sharp to avoid squeezing the garlic, which can cause it to become mashed and affect the color and flavor of the finished product.

During the slicing process, minimize exposure to air and heat to preserve the garlic's natural pungent flavor.

3. Drying

The sliced garlic needs to be dehydrated and dried to reduce its moisture content to a safe level (usually below 6%).

Note:

The drying temperature is generally controlled between 50-70°C.

Excessively high temperatures can cause the garlic to turn yellow, lose its aroma, and even cause the loss of nutrients. Excessively low temperatures can prolong drying time and reduce efficiency.

Drying should ensure even circulation of hot air to prevent incomplete drying of the garlic slices.

4. Coarsely Chopping

The dried garlic flakes are coarsely chopped into small particles, which become minced garlic.

Note:

Use a grinder to crush the garlic flakes to the desired particle size (generally 1-3 mm).

Control the force during the crushing process to avoid over-crushing and forming garlic powder.

The crushed dried garlic flakes should be sieved to ensure uniform particle size.

The production of minced garlic requires strict control of process parameters: clean peeling, even slicing, drying at the right temperature, proper crushing, and moisture-proof packaging. Only in this way can a minced garlic production line produce high-quality minced garlic with a rich flavor, natural color, and consistent quality.