5. GRANULATED ONION
This is the granulated form of fresh onion. Granulated spices are coarser than the powdered form (such as onion powder or garlic powder) and have the consistency of fine cornmeal. Granulated onion and onion powder can be substituted for each other but know that granular onion is stronger in flavor than onion powder. A medium onion produces about 2/3 cup of diced onion. When substituting granular onion for fresh onion use one teaspoon.
6. GRANULATED GARLIC
Granulated garlic is the dried form of fresh garlic. As stated above in the case of granular onion, granulated garlic is coarser in texture than the powdered form, more like the consistency of fine cornmeal.
Granular garlic and garlic powder can be substituted in place of each other, but keep in mind that granulated garlic is stronger in flavor of the two. An average-sized fresh garlic clove produces about 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic. When substituting granular garlic for fresh garlic, use ¼ teaspoon in place of each clove.
Note: Granulated spices are much less likely to clump as compared to powdered spices. Because granular spices combine much better with liquids, they are more easily incorporated into sauces, dressings and soups. Granulated spices also seem to work better when making homemade spice rubs and seasoning blends because they also mix more evenly with other spices.