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Spice World Minced Garlic In Olive Oil
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Spice World Minced Garlic In Olive Oil

Spice World
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spice World Minced Garlic in Olive Oil is a small, 4.5 oz jar you'd typically find on the supermarket shelf in the oil & vinegar or condiments aisle — often adjacent to jarred ginger, bottled olive oil, jarred pesto, and other convenience aromatics. Its compact glass jar and screw-top lid make it feel like a pantry staple for home cooks who want the punch of fresh garlic without the chopping. This product fits into quick weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, or any shopping trip focused on convenience and flavor boosters; it’s the kind of jar someone grabs during a meal-prep run or when assembling a simple pasta, sauté, or garlic bread for game-day guests. The Spice World name positions it as an accessible, broadly appealing brand — familiar to budget-conscious shoppers who want reliable ingredients rather than gourmet exclusivity. Marketing leans into practicality and taste (“minced garlic in olive oil”) and the label often implies naturalness through simple ingredient listing; it typically lacks organic certification or child-oriented branding, and instead trades on a “time-saver” health halo since olive oil is associated with Mediterranean-style cooking. In plain terms the product is lightly processed: garlic is chopped and preserved in oil with a small amount of citric acid to maintain freshness. Sensory details include a moist, slightly chunky texture with visible minced pieces suspended in golden oil, an immediate garlicky aroma when opened, and a ritual of spooning or measuring straight from the jar into a pan or onto bread. It’s a small convenience item that translates fresh-cook flavors into fast, everyday use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Garlic,, Olive, Oil,, Water,, Citric, Acid..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product contains whole-food ingredients (garlic, olive oil) with minimal additives (citric acid) and is a prepared, shelf-stable culinary ingredient, placing it in the processed foods category rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Spice World Minced Garlic In Olive Oil

The minced garlic in olive oil is a pretty solid choice if you're looking to add flavor without a lot of baggage. It's made from just four simple ingredients—garlic, olive oil, water, and citric acid—so you get the benefits of garlic without any crazy additives. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective; it’s a great addition to meals, but like anything, moderation is key!

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