Garlic is the dried root of a plant that is member of the lily family. Garlic has a distinctive odor and flavor and is used in cuisines throughout the world such as Chinese, Italian and Mexican foods. Since the dried forms are garlic are ten times stronger than fresh, it should be added sparingly to foods to obtain the desired flavor. This product is about 6 3/4 oz, which is a little more than 1 full cup of seasoning. (Average bottle at the store is about 2 oz)