Dehydrated Onion Dehydrated White Onion Flakes / Kibbled
Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Clean sliced and hot-air dehydrated white onion cuts (8-15mm) designed for rapid rehydration and uniform texture in food processing.
Specification Highlights:
- Cut Size: 8 mm – 15 mm (Flakes / Kibbled)
- Moisture: Max 6.0% – 8.0%
- Rehydration Ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 in warm water
- Color: Natural White to Light Cream
- Grades: Extra Low Bacteria (ELB), Low Bacteria (LB) & Standard (SB)
Product Overview
Sourced from fresh, sound Indian white onions harvested across Maharashtra's premier allium belt. Bulbs are sorted, mechanically peeled, washed, sliced, and hot-air dehydrated under controlled conditions to preserve concentrated natural pungency and cellular integrity. Dehydrated onion flakes allow industrial food processors to achieve authentic cooked onion flavor without raw handling, peeling labor, or seasonal spoilage.
Commercial & Laboratory Specifications
| Cut / Particle Size | 8 mm to 15 mm (Irregular dried slices / kibbled) |
|---|---|
| Place of Origin | Maharashtra, India |
| Moisture Content | Max 6.0% to 8.0% |
| Total Ash | Max 4.0% – 5.0% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 0.5% |
| Color / Appearance | Uniform off-white to pale cream |
| Taste & Aroma | Strong characteristic pungent aroma typical of Indian origin |
| Bacteriological Grades | Available in ELB (<10,000 cfu/g), LB (<50,000 cfu/g), and Standard SB grades |
Industrial Applications
- Instant Soups, Noodle Seasoning Sachets, and Bouillon Cubes
- Canned Foods, Retort Pouch Curries, Stews, and Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Processed Meats, Sausage Fillings, and Vegetarian Patty Formulations
- Institutional Foodservice, Commercial Kitchens, and Institutional Catering
Export Packaging & Container Capacities
14 kg strong food-grade polyethylene bag inside 5-ply corrugated export carton.
12.5 kg, 15 kg, or 20 kg configurations tailored to buyer requirements.
Approx. 7.5 to 8.0 MT per 20ft FCL; up to 16.0 MT per 40ft HC container.
24 months when stored unopened in clean, cool (< 20°C), dry, well-ventilated storage.
Quality Control & Analytical Compliance
- Sourced from certified processor facilities utilizing rare-earth magnets and inline metal detection.
- Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) issued for moisture, sizing, and microbiological limits.
- 100% pure Allium cepa, zero synthetic preservatives, free of foreign matter.