Any culinary lover will likely tell you that garlic is one of the central ingredients in many recipes, which is probably why so many garlic innovations exist. Garlic is one flavor that is easily distinguishable, as it can be very strong and potent. The smell of cooking garlic will fill up a kitchen in seconds, and probably any rooms close by.
For those who don't particularly love garlic, many garlic innovations exist to help combat the potent affects of this popular ingredient, such as breath name tags and garlic-free restaurants.
Some of the most interesting garlic innovations are not necessarily used in recipes -- well, for food, that is. Garlic-flavored vodka is one innovation that I don't think I'll be lining up to try.
13 Ingenious Garlic Innovations

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Breath Name Tags
SMINT: Hello, My Name is...

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Personified Odours Hiding at Home
Fun Febreze Ads

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Scratch-and-Sniff Campaigns
The Scope Relentlessly Fresh Ads are Fresh Breath Reminders
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Stinky Vegetable Molders
The Garlizi Garlic and Onion Cube Machine Adds Shape
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Oscillating Garlic Grinders
The Garlic Rocker Solves All Your Pungent Clove-Cutting Problems
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Garlic Camo
Chlormint Campaign Illustrates its Ability to Mask Bad Breath
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Cavemen Kitchen Tools
The Homo Sapien Multi-Purpose Rock
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Garlic Vodka
Vicious Breath in a Shot
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Ergonomic Garlic Presses
The Evasolo "Inspired"
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Teardrop Speakers
The Allium Sativum Speakers Offer Some Delicious Sound
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Breath-Friendly Seasonings
Black Garlic Emerges as Next Healthy Kitchen Must-Have
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Smelly Celebrations
Gilroy Garlic Festival in California Isn't for First Dates
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Garlic-Free Restaurants
No More Stinking Breath
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Limited-Edition Condiment Drops
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TikTok Influenced Waitrose's Newest Cooks’ Ingredients Additions
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Vegetal Bodycare Collections
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Indulgent Fast Food Sandwiches
Popeyes' Roasted Garlic Chicken Sandwich is Perfect for Date Night
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Flavored Blended Cheeses
Kraft Natural Cheese Rolled Out new Flavor Fusions for Home Kitchens
Spicy Pickle-Flavored Salts
Twang Hot Pickle Flavored Salt Dials Up the Flavor of Food and Drinks
Glittery Pickle Snacks
Gen Z is Making "Glickles" by Adding Edible Glitter to Pickle Jars
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Wasabi-Inspired Home Fragrances
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Bold Sauce Ranges
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Extra-Creamy Plant-Based Cheeses
The New Boursin Plant-Based Comes in a Garlic & Herb Flavor
Scallion Iced Lattes
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Herbaceous Easter Eggs
Domino's Garlic & Herb Easter Egg Serves Up a Savory Flavor Experience
Gen Z Cooking Seasonings
Knorr Aromat Seasoning Now Comes in Two New Flavors
Pickle-Infused Brunch Cocktails
V8 x Grillo's Introduced the Dill Pickle Bloody Mary Mix
Imaginative Condiment Campaigns
Heinz's 'You Can Already Taste It' Features a "No Taste Test"
Korean-Style Canned Meats
SPAM Korean BBQ Flavored is Sweet and Spicy with Umami Flavors
Pickle-Packed Valentine's Bouquets
Grillo's Pickles Unveils a New Limited Edition Pickle Bouquet
Mashup Spice Mixes
Spicy Goddess Blends' Versatile Spice Mixes Fuse Smoky & Spicy Flavors
Expansive Hot Sauce Ranges
Frank's RedHot Sauce Now Comes in Six New Flavors
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
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Talk Show Hot Sauces
The Hot Ones Hot Sauces Elevate Any Meal or Recipe
Pizza-Like Garlic Breads
Pizza Hut Australia Loaded Garlic Bread is Packed with Toppings
Dynamic Sauce Collections
Consumer Insights Informed Silver Spring Foods' Signature Sauce Line
Brussels Sprouts Seasoning Mixes
The Honest Umami Sprout Mix Elevates the Flavor of a Classic Dish
All-Natural Pizza Vodkas
ISCO Spirits' Pizza Vodka Makes a Favorite Food Drinkable
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Two-Ingredient Vodka Campaigns
NEFT Vodka Launched 'Two Ingredients' for National Vodka Day
Ethical Flavored Vodka Ranges
Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka Introduced Three New Flavored Spirits
Humorous Condiment-Inspired Campaigns
Hellmann’s Introduces the #ENDCONDIMENTHOARDING Campaign
Alchemist-Inspired Fragrance Collections
Gucci Expands Its the Alchemist’s Garden Collection
Dirty Martini Cream Cheeses
Pop-Up Bagels' Dirty Martini Schmear Features Olives & Vodka
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Ingredient-Based Recipe Finders
Frigo Recommends Recipes Based On Ingredients You Have Available
Squeezable Tangy Sauces
Sarson's Dip & Drizzle Captivates Young Consumers' Palates
Unconventionally Flavored Distillates
Diistil's At-Home Range Includes Varieties Like Soy Sauce
Gut-Friendly Pickles
The Pickle Party Line by Edible Garden Introduces Functional Ferments
Onion Soup-Flavored Popcorns
Trader Joe's French Onion Popcorn Has a Distinct Broth Flavor
Spicy Pickle-Flavored Margarita Cocktails
The 'Pickle Margarita' Pays Homage to Cinco de Mayo
Air Fryer-Only Food Ranges
These New Nestlé Air Fryer Products Come in Many Varieties
Healthful Spicy Recipes
MyFitnessPal and Tabasco Created a Co-Branded Recipe Collection
Pizza-Scented Diffusers
Papa Johns Created a Pepperoni Pizza Diffuser to Help Students Relax
Baguette-Scented Stamps
La Poste Created Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps Inspired by a Beloved Baked Good
Botanically Inspired Food Flavors
The Flavorchem Bloom Collection is Optimized for Food and Drinks
Ready-to-Use Chef Seasonings
McCormick for Chefs Introduced Three New Seasonings
Garlicky Better-for-You Flatbreads
The New Nature’s Own Perfectly Crafted Flatbreads are Non-GMO
Organic Sourdough-Based Appetizers
This Garlic Sourdough Bread is Home-Cook-Friendly
Ranch Tasting Kits
The HelloFresh Ranch Flight Shares Hidden Valley Ranch & Snacks
Upcycled Vegetable Cooking Sauces
Oddbox Fights Food Waste by Repurposing Rescued Tomatoes
Premium Chef-Made Condiments
Jean-Georges Introduces a Line of Condiments at Williams-Sonoma
Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools
OTOTO Boasts the Cheeky Gracula Garlic Crusher
Collaborative Decadent Dips
Fontaine Santé and Boursin Team Up to Combine Their Iconic Flavors
BBQ-Themed Soy Sauce Campaigns
The Kikkoman 'Fire Up the Umami' Campaign Encourages Creativity
Plant-Based Fusion Cuisine Cheeses
Armored Fresh Grated Kimchi Parmesan is Spicy and Umami
Delicate Flavor Kimchis
Wildbrine Mild White Kimchi Offers a Softer Flavor Profile
Luxe Vanilla Deodorants
Vanilla Skin Deodorant Delivers Lasting Protection with an Alluring Scent
Umami Condiment Bundles
Noma Projects' In Season at Noma Series Brings Restaurant Quality Home
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Doe Donuts' Spaghetti + Garlic Bread Donut is a Savory Vegan Treat
Chef-Created Salt Collections
The OSMO x Carbone Bundle Features Flavors Like Arrabbiata
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Sweetgreen Just Introduced New Caramelized Garlic Steak
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Creamy Garlic Bitchin’ Sauce Has a Smooth Almond Base
Organ-Based Seasonings
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Gherkin-Stuffed Olives
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Tangy Eggplant Dips
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