Ingredient Information

Function

Dehydrated Onions are used to replace fresh onions in processed foods, soups, spices, snacks, dressing and sauces. Dehydrated Onions such as dehydrated sweet onions are used when fresh onions are out of season or not available. A dehydrated onion also extends the shelf life of the onion and reduces weight content making it easier and less expensive to ship and store.

Other Use and Industries

NONE KNOWN

Health Effects

Dehydrated onions lose about half of their nutritional value and mineral content during the dehydration process.

Origins

Dehydrated Onions have been cultivated for thousands of years throughout all cultures. Dehydrating onions were used to create onion powder used in medicines and as a spice in Asia as far back as 3000 B.C. Current dehydration methods for onions includes washing off the skins, and then chopping them and placing them inside a conventional tunnel dryer dehydrator where hot air 100-140 degrees Fahrenheit passes over the onion eventually drawing out 90% of the moisture.