Onion Flakes
Product Description
Add authentic flavor and rustic visual appeal to your dishes with our Premium Dehydrated Onion Flakes. Sourced from the finest, farm-fresh onions and dried under strict export-quality controls, these versatile flakes deliver the sweet, savory punch of real onions without the peeling, chopping, or tears. Perfect for commercial kitchens, food manufacturers, and home chefs alike.
100% Pure & Natural: No fillers, artificial colors, or preservatives.
Beautiful Texture: Large, distinct flakes that look and taste like freshly sliced onions when rehydrated.
Shelf-Stable Convenience: Highly concentrated flavor that stores easily and lasts for months.
Assured
Export
Tested
Natural
Certified
Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Form-specific, white to off-white color |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 6% |
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Defects | Free from burnt, discolored, or off-odor particles |
| Aroma | Strong, typical of fresh onion |
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | ≤ 6% |
| Volatile Oil Content | ≥ 0.25% |
| Ash Content | ≤ 4% |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | ≤ 0.5% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | Compliant with food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade polybags, HDPE bags, or vacuum-sealed packs
- Sizes: 25kg, or 50kg
- Bulk and customized packaging available
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- Up to 12 months under optimal storage conditions.
- 40ft Container: 15-27 Metric Tons (MT)
Product Description
Authentic Taste and Visual Appeal with Premium Onion Flakes When you want the undeniable flavor and visible presence of real onions, FitTree International’s Dehydrated Onion Flakes are the ultimate ingredient. We carefully harvest peak-season onions, slicing and gently dehydrating them to lock in their natural pungency, sweet undertones, and structural integrity. The result is a premium, export-grade product that provides consistent, top-tier performance in any culinary application.
The Flake Advantage:
- Rustic Visuals: Our onion flakes maintain a prominent, sliced appearance. They are perfect for recipes where you want the onions to be seen and tasted, adding a hearty, home-cooked feel to your finished products.
- Excellent Rehydration: These flakes absorb moisture beautifully. Simply steep them in warm water for 15 minutes, or add them directly to liquid-heavy recipes, and they will plump up to mimic the texture of freshly sautéed onions.
- Zero Prep, Maximum Yield: Skip the labor-intensive prep work and eliminate food waste from spoiled produce. One tablespoon of our dehydrated flakes provides the flavor equivalent of a whole medium fresh onion, making them an incredibly cost-effective solution for bulk food production.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Onion Flakes — answered by our export team.
Small Flakes (5–7 mm), Medium Flakes (7–12 mm), and Large/Ring Flakes (12–18 mm). Thickness approximately 1–2 mm for crispy texture. Large ring flakes popular for premium burger and hot dog toppings; medium flakes for seasoning blends and bread toppings.
Moisture below 6%, water activity (Aw) below 0.65, ensuring a shelf life of 18–24 months in sealed packaging. The flake form retains more visible structure than granules — preferred for premium product presentations and applications requiring visual onion identity.
MOQ is 100 kg. A 20 ft container holds 7–9 MT. Available in 5 kg, 10 kg, and 25 kg PP bags. Premium retail packs (50 g, 100 g glass jars and stand-up resealable pouches) available above 500 kg.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), heavy metals, aflatoxin, moisture, pyruvic acid, and microbial parameters (Salmonella, E. Coli, TPC, Yeast & Mold) per batch at NABL labs. Full COA accompanies every export shipment.
Bread and bagel toppings, burger toppings, pizza toppings, seasoning blends, snack seasoning, soup garnish, and crispy onion snack manufacturing. Large ring flakes for QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) applications are in particular high demand.
Yes. Crispy Fried Onion Flakes (deep-fried then dehydrated) are available separately under our "Fried Onion" listing — popular for burger toppings, biryani garnishing, and soup toppings in the food service industry.
