Onion

Onion

Dehydrated onion (Allium cepa) is one of the most versatile and sought-after ingredients in the food industry. Thanks to its dehydrated format, it offers consistent aromatic performance, long shelf life and easy application in production lines, while maintaining its full sensory potential. It is ideal for companies looking to optimize their processes without sacrificing authentic flavor.

Onion flakes

Onion flakes are made from fresh onion carefully selected and dehydrated by controlled thermal processes. This format preserves the natural organoleptic profile of the product and is especially useful as a visual topping in breads, batters, snack mixes or gourmet formulations. It provides texture and a smooth, sweet flavor in every bite.

Fried onion

Fried onion is a ready-to-use, crispy and golden brown ingredient, ideal for toppings and decorations in meat products, salads, ready meals and hamburgers. Its crunchy texture and caramelized flavor intensify the attractiveness of any final product. It is highly valued for its stability, its resistance to humidity and its visual contribution in prepared food lines.

Granulated onion

Granulated onion represents an intermediate format between ground and flaked onion. Its size allows a controlled and uniform aromatic release, so it is widely used in spice blends, seasonings and industrial applications where homogeneity is required without sacrificing presence. It is an effective solution for meat preparations, instant soups, snacks or industrial cooking bases.

Ground onion

Ground onion stands out for its ease of integration into sauces, creams, doughs and other preparations where a uniform and complete flavor profile is sought. It offers excellent dispersion and fast aroma release, making it a technical alternative to the use of fresh onion in industrial environments. It is particularly well suited to liquid or powder formulations.

Characteristics of onion

• From fresh onion dehydrated at low humidity (<7%).
• Wide variety of formats: flakes, granulated, ground, fried.
• Excellent aromatic performance and concentrated flavor.
• High microbiological stability without the need for preservatives.
• Long shelf life without refrigeration.
• Optional microbiological load reduction treatments.

Benefits of onion

The use of dehydrated onion offers important advantages for the food industry:

• Process optimizationeliminates peeling, cutting and waste.
• Savings in logistics and operating costs.
• Consistent flavor batch after batchideal for standardized formulations.
• Reduced shrinkage and improved warehouse efficiency.
• VersatilityMultiple applications in different phases of the production process.

Uses of onion

Dehydrated onion is widely used in:

• Meat and vegan products (hamburgers, sausages, meatballs).
• Spice mixes, seasonings and batters.
• Sauces, soups, cooking bases and industrial bottoms.
• Bakery and savory pastry as a visual and aromatic topping.
• Extruded snacks, spiced nuts and dehydrated preparations.