Garlic powder offers an ideal solution to the common problem of keeping fresh ingredients such as whole garlic cloves on hand. Unlike fresh cloves, garlic powder provides the seasoning you need for your dishes with the convenience of any other long-lasting item on your spice rack. This seasoning does taste garlicky, but it doesn’t taste exactly the same as fresh garlic. It’s milder than fresh garlic, with a less harsh and aggressive flavor. Unlike fresh garlic, it won’t overpower the other flavors in a dish.