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Spice World Squeeze Minced Garlic
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Spice World Squeeze Minced Garlic

Spice World
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spice World Squeeze Minced Garlic is a jarred convenience product you’ll usually spot in the grocery aisle with other condiments and jarred aromatics — think near jarred sauces, bottled pastes, and pickled vegetables, sometimes also placed by refrigerated garlic or produce-based convenience items. It reads as a time-saving shortcut for home cooks who want garlic flavor without peeling, chopping or sticking to their knives. The everyday-use occasions for this product range from quick weeknight dinners and meal-prep sessions to last-minute party dips and game-day trays where speed matters more than culinary ritual. Brand positioning leans practical and value-oriented: Spice World presents itself as a family-friendly, pantry-staple brand aimed at busy households and home cooks who prioritize convenience; packaging and marketing emphasize ease and “ready-to-use” utility rather than artisanal craft. Label characteristics commonly include convenience cues — “squeeze,” clear windows showing minced pieces, and claims about preserving freshness; it rarely carries organic certification and may suggest “natural garlic flavor” while also listing preservatives or stabilizers in the fine print. Processing context: this is a processed, shelf-stable garlic preparation made from real garlic plus water and small amounts of additives for acidity and texture. Sensory details: the product is a moist, slightly gelled minced garlic in a squeezable plastic bottle with a flip-top nozzle; aroma is garlicky but less pungent than freshly crushed cloves, texture is soft bits suspended in a viscous liquid, and the ritual is a quick squeeze into sautés, marinades, dressings or directly onto pizza. It’s quintessential American pantry convenience — practical, unglamorous, and designed to shave time off cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 tsp
Servings per Container: 53
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum..

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?

Made from a whole food (garlic) with water plus common preservatives and a stabilizer, this is a processed convenience product rather than an unaltered ingredient; it lacks the extensive industrial reformulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Spice World Squeeze Minced Garlic

Squeeze Minced Garlic is pretty low in calories and has no added sugars or preservatives, which is a win in the health department! While it's not a superfood, using it can help you incorporate more garlic into your meals, which has its own health benefits. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' is relative — it's a great option for flavor without the guilt, especially compared to more calorie-dense sauces.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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