Garlic, affectionately dubbed the stinking rose, is grown all over
the world and is represented by hundreds of varieties and cultivars.
Each of these, however, are designated as either hard-necked or
soft-necked. Although the former can tolerate cooler climates, it has a
shorter shelf life. The latter, grown in warmer climates, is almost
always the variety found in grocery stores.
Granulated garlic offers all of the benefits of fresh garlic without the
work involved in peel and chopping the individual bulbs. Because these
little nuggets are air-dried, they get a second life when introduced
to broth, olive oil or vinegar.
