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Dehydrated Products
Onion Powder
Onion powder is made from sound, mature onions that are peeled, sliced, dehydrated and milled into a fine, free-flowing powder. It is available in White, Pink and Red variants and is widely used in seasonings, snack coatings, instant mixes and ready-to-eat foods.
Product Details
- Botanical name: Allium cepa
- Form: Dehydrated onion powder
- Varieties: White, Pink & Red onion (export-grade Indian onions, 50 mm+ size)
- Origin: India
- Applications: Seasonings, snack coatings, instant mixes, soups, sauces and ready-to-eat meals
Packing & Shipping
- Standard packs: 20–25 kg multi-wall paper bags / HDPE bags with inner food-grade liner
- Alternative packing: Cartons and customised consumer packs on request
- Shelf life: Up to 12 months when stored in cool, dry conditions away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Storage: Store in original, unopened packaging in a clean, dry, odour-free area
Source Vegetable & Export Specifications
| Source onion | Quality Indian red/pink/white onions, 50 mm & above |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red, Pink or White (as per variety) |
| Shelf life (dehydrated) | Up to 12 months in cool, dry storage |
| Packing | 5, 10, 25, 50 kg mesh/jute (source); 20–25 kg multi-wall/PP (dehydrated powder) |
Physical Specifications
| Appearance | Free-flowing, homogeneous powder, free from caking |
|---|---|
| Colour | Off-white to cream, depending on variety |
| Flavour / aroma | Strong, characteristic onion flavour; free from foreign odour |
| Particle size | Typically fine powder (details as per agreed mesh size) |
| Moisture content | NMT 5–6% |
| Foreign matter | NMT 0.5% |
Chemical & Microbiological Parameters (Indicative)
| Ash content | As per agreed specification |
|---|---|
| Acid insoluble ash | Within food-grade limits |
| Volatile oil | As per variety and grade |
| Microbial load | Complies with food-safety standards for dehydrated vegetables |
| Pesticide residues | Within international limits (Codex / EU) |
