When converting fresh garlic cloves to garlic powder, it’s important to understand that garlic powder is much more concentrated in flavor than fresh garlic. The conversion depends on the intensity of the garlic’s flavor and how much moisture is in the fresh garlic.
Conversion Factor
The general conversion between fresh garlic cloves and garlic powder is:
- 1 clove of garlic ≈ 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
This is a widely accepted standard and accounts for the fact that garlic powder is much more potent than fresh garlic.
1. Step-by-Step Conversion
To convert 10 cloves of garlic to garlic powder:
Garlic Powder = 10 cloves × 18 teaspoon per clove
Garlic Powder = 10 × 0.125 teaspoon = 1.25 teaspoonsÂ
So, 10 cloves of garlic is roughly equivalent to 1.25 teaspoons of garlic powder.
2. Adjusting for Taste
Keep in mind that garlic powder is more concentrated, and individual preferences for garlic intensity may vary. If you prefer a milder or stronger flavor, you can adjust the amount of garlic powder slightly.
3. Why the Conversion Works
- Fresh garlic contains water, which dilutes its flavor. Garlic powder, on the other hand, is a dehydrated and finely ground form of garlic, which intensifies the flavor in a smaller amount.
- Dehydrating garlic removes moisture and concentrates the flavor, making garlic powder stronger by volume than fresh garlic cloves.
4. Other Garlic Forms (for Reference)
If you are using garlic flakes or garlic salt, the conversion will differ:
- 1 teaspoon garlic flakes ≈ 1 fresh clove of garlic.
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt (which includes salt) ≈ 1 fresh clove of garlic, but it’s best to adjust the amount of additional salt in your recipe if using garlic salt.
Final Summary:
- 10 cloves of fresh garlic ≈ 1.25 teaspoons of garlic powder.