Garlic powder is a staple in many kitchens around the world, adding a pungent flavor to a variety of dishes. But have you ever wondered how this versatile ingredient is made on an industrial scale? In this blog, we'll take you through the process of grinding garlic into powder in a factory, from raw bulb to finished product.
1. Sourcing and Storing Garlic
The first step in the production of garlic powder is sourcing high-quality garlic bulbs. Garlic is typically harvested when the leaves have withered and turned brown, indicating that the bulbs are mature. The bulbs are then cured, which involves drying them in a well-ventilated area for several weeks to reduce moisture content and prevent spoilage.
2. Cleaning the Garlic
Before the garlic can be ground, it must be thoroughly cleaned to remove any dirt or debris. This is typically done using high-pressure water sprays that gently clean the bulbs without causing damage. The cleaned garlic is then inspected to ensure that no foreign objects or damaged bulbs make it into the production process.
3. Peeling the Garlic
The next step is to remove the outer skin of the garlic bulbs. This can be done manually, but in a factory setting, it's more efficient to use machines that can peel the garlic quickly and consistently. The peeled garlic is then rinsed again to remove any remaining skin particles.
4. Crushing the Garlic
Once the garlic is clean and peeled, it's time to crush it. This is done using a series of crushers that break down the garlic into smaller and smaller pieces. The crushed garlic is then passed through a series of sieves to separate out the larger pieces and ensure a uniform size.
5. Drying the Crushed Garlic
After crushing, the garlic needs to be dried to reduce its moisture content further. This is crucial for the grinding process, as wet garlic can clump together and not grind properly. The garlic is typically dried in large, temperature-controlled dryers that use hot air to evaporate the moisture.
6. Grinding the Garlic
Now that the garlic is dry, it's ready to be ground into a fine powder. This is done using industrial grinders, which can be hammer mills, jet mills, or roller mills, depending on the desired fineness of the powder. The grinders work by applying force to the garlic, breaking it down into a fine powder.
7. Sieving the Garlic Powder
The ground garlic passes through a series of sieves to ensure that the powder is of a consistent size. Any larger particles are returned to the grinder for further processing.
8. Cooling and Packaging
After grinding, the garlic powder is cooled to room temperature to prevent any condensation from forming, which could lead to clumping. Once cooled, the garlic powder is packaged into containers, bags, or other forms of packaging, depending on the intended use and market.
9. Quality Control and Storage
Throughout the entire process, quality control checks are performed to ensure that the garlic powder meets the required standards for flavor, color, and consistency. The finished product is then stored in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality until it's ready to be shipped to retailers.
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