Traditional pre-minced garlic has a distinct off-flavor, in addition to the fact that it cooks differently in the pan. But Litehouse (U.S.) sells amazing freeze

Traditional pre-minced garlic has a distinct off-flavor, in addition to the fact that it cooks differently in the pan. But Litehouse (U.S.) sells amazing freeze-dried minced garlic that is almost indistinguishable from fresh garlic, and despite retail markup it's[1] somehow cheaper than traditional freeze-dried sources. I have a whole cabinet full. Costco sells extra large jars, but because it starts to oxidize and rehydrate after opening I prefer the smaller jars. Depending on the recipe, freeze-dried garlic is even better because you can control how quickly it browns by adjusting the amount of water when rehydrating it. [1] At least, it was cheaper last time I checked.