Organic Garlic Three Ways: How to Use Flakes, Granules & Powder in Everyday Cooking

Some herbs whisper.
Garlic? Garlic walks right up and introduces itself.

And honestly, that’s why we love it.

At Austral Herbs, our Organic Garlic range comes in three simple forms — flakes, granules, and powder — each with its own personality. If you’ve ever wondered which one belongs in which dish, here’s a friendly breakdown based on how real people actually use these in their cooking and blending.

Garlic Powder- The “Put Me In Everything” Version

If garlic powder had a motto, it would be: “I’ve got you.”

It disappears perfectly into anything:

• spice blends
  
  

• chips and snack seasonings
  
  

• marinades
  
  

• dressings
  
  

• savoury baking
  
  

• veggie coatings
  
  

Because there’s no texture, just flavour, it’s the easiest way to get garlic evenly into a whole batch. A pinch or two goes a long way, and it works especially well in dry mixes where you want a smooth finish.

Think: popcorn seasonings, garlic salt, burger rubs, roasted vegetable mixes. This one is your no-fuss, all-rounder garlic.

Garlic Granules- The Satisfying Middle Ground

Granules are for people who want that little bit of texture without going full rustic.

They’re perfect stirred into:

• slow-cooked dishes
  
  

• pasta spice blends
  
  

• bread toppings
  
  

• soup mixes
  
  

• herb rubs
  
  

Granules soften slowly, so the garlic flavour unfolds in stages. It’s lovely in anything you’re simmering or roasting. And because they’re bigger than powder but not as chunky as flakes, they’re ideal for seasoning mixes that need some body.

This is the garlic you reach for when you want flavour and a bit of character.

Garlic Flakes- The Rustic, “Real Food” Style

When you want garlic that looks like garlic, flakes are the winner.

They shine in:

• infused oils (strain after infusing)
  
  

• pickling mixes
  
  

• savoury topping blends
  
  

• spice jars you want to look beautiful
  
  

• broth mixes
  
  

• finishing blends sprinkled on roasted veggies
  
  

Once they soften, they taste wonderfully full and aromatic, almost like freshly minced garlic, but without all the peeling and chopping. They’re especially handy in homemade herb-and-spice blends where you want those visible pops of garlic.

Same Organic Garlic, Three Totally Different Uses

Choosing between the cuts usually comes down to what you're making:

• If you want instant flavour → go for Organic Garlic Powder
  
  

• If you want texture + balanced flavour → choose Organic Garlic Granules
  
  

• If you want visible, rustic garlic pieces → Organic Garlic Flakes are your friend
  
  

The best part? Because it’s all certified organic, the flavour is clean, round, and naturally aromatic- exactly what garlic lovers want.

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