Ancient Indus valley civilization has discovered the medicinal attributes and savors the taste of garlic some 6000 years ago. Since then, India is one of the biggest producers and consumers of fresh garlic. Other ancient cultures like Egyptian, Jiahu (Chinese), Roman empire, etc., have also relied heavily on garlic for its medicinal benefits. In India, garlic is grown in almost all states and needs mid dry weather and suitable for most soils. However, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat produce a significant amount of fresh garlic. The Garlic (Allium sativum) is wildly cultivated vegetables of the Allium family. The compound bulb consists of 6 to 34 cloves, which are surrounded by a common thin, white, or purple papery sheet.
The unique flavor and smell of the garlic is the primary reason for its widespread use and popularity. In the market, garlic is available in various forms, such as fresh, frozen, caramelized, canned, pickled, paste, and chopped forms. In many food items such as baked foods and soups, fresh garlic may not be suitable, and dehydrated garlic is preferred. The dry product is available in different forms, viz., cloves/flakes, minced, granulated, and powder forms. Dehydrated garlic products are an equal substitute to fresh ingredients, with a strong odor and long shelf life. The Sky Agri Export is India’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of Dehydrated Garlic flakes and its product. The utmost care and international quality standards are followed to prepare all its products right from the raw materials procuring stage to the packing and delivery of the finished items.
