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Minced Garlic

I think a lot of it also depends on the processor/brand of the jarred garlic you buy. There are big differences between some brands.

Like how someone mentioned that theirs tasted almost picked. Thats simply because the different preservatives they use in their jarred garlic.

I'm from Canada so I only know what we have available here but if you buy a brand called Derlea you'll find a huge difference compared to the lower brand jarred chinese garlic. Derlea uses California Garlic and different preservatives then most of the other brands you see on the shelf here in Canada.

Sorry if this almost sounds like an add for them, I'm sure there are other great brand out there, but In Canada this is the only jarred product I buy now after trying a variety of others.

But of course Fresh is best, but try having decent fresh garlic in Canada year round, its already hard enough to try and find a bulb of non Chinese garlic even when our own garlic is in season.

canguy999 at 9:48AM on 06/13/08

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Minced Garlic

I think a lot of it also depends on the processor/brand of the jarred garlic you buy. There are big differences between some brands.

Like how someone mentioned that theirs tasted almost picked. Thats simply because the different preservatives they use in their jarred garlic.

I'm from Canada so I only know what we have available here but if you buy a brand called Derlea, you'll find a huge difference compared to the lower brand jarred chinese garlic. Derlea uses California Garlic and different preservatives then most of the other brands you see on the shelf here in Canada.

Sorry if this almost sounds like an add for them, I'm sure there are other great brand out there, but In Canada this is the only jarred product I buy now after trying a variety of others.

But of course Fresh is best, but try having decent fresh garlic in Canada year round, its already hard enough to try and find a bulb of non Chinese garlic even when our own garlic is in season.

canguy999 at 9:46AM on 06/13/08

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Minced Garlic

Okay, I am search for advice on this frozen garlic thing. I have been reading information on using garlic juice diluted in water for bug spray. So, I just put a bunch of whole cloved in the juicer (eyes are burning, but smells great!), and now I have all of this minced garlic, almost pastey, that I want to freeze for recipes or others. Is there a "TO DO" or "NOT TO DO" for freezing this?

bug spray...

http://www.eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm#e

highimamy at 4:17PM on 06/16/08

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Minced Garlic

I think a lot of it also depends on the processor/brand of the jarred garlic you buy. There are big differences between some brands.

Like how someone mentioned that theirs tasted almost picked. Thats simply because the different preservatives they use in their jarred garlic.

I'm from Canada so I only know what we have available here but if you buy a brand called Derlea you'll find a huge difference compared to the lower brand jarred chinese garlic. Derlea uses California Garlic and different preservatives then most of the other brands you see on the shelf here in Canada.

Sorry if this almost sounds like an add for them, I'm sure there are other great brand out there, but In Canada this is the only jarred product I buy now after trying a variety of others.

But of course Fresh is best, but try having decent fresh garlic in Canada year round, its already hard enough to try and find a bulb of non Chinese garlic even when our own garlic is in season.

canguy999 at 9:48AM on 06/13/08