Where did Garlic powder come from?

Garlic powder is dried garlic that has been finely diced to create a powdered form. It should not be confused with garlic salt, which is a combination of garlicpowder and table salt. You'll find garlic powder in the spice section, and some cooks advocate using it in place of fresh garlic. Other cooks like the taste ofgarlic powder but find that the taste is different than fresh garlic, not as sharp and somewhat sweeter. If you're out of fresh garlic, a powdered form can be a good substitute though the taste may be slightly different.