Product Overview

In commercial kitchens, spice blending lines, and packaged food production, consistency and convenience matter as much as flavor — which is exactly what dehydrated red onion flakes deliver. Each piece retains the characteristic magenta-and-cream coloring of fresh red onion, dried down into small, irregular flakes that rehydrate quickly in soups, sauces, marinades, and snack seasonings. The texture is light, brittle, and uniform, a result of careful dehydration that locks in the onion's natural pungency and aroma without the moisture, odor intensity, or short shelf life of the fresh bulb. Sourced from fresh red onions and processed for food-grade use, this product offers buyers a shelf-stable alternative that cuts down on prep waste and storage costs. It's well suited for private-label spice brands, food manufacturers, foodservice distributors, and repackaging businesses looking for a reliable, ready-to-use ingredient for retail sachets, bulk drums, or industrial-scale formulation.

Key Features

1. Natural Color Retention — Visible purple-red skin fragments and cream-toned flesh reflect minimal processing and no artificial dyes
2. Long Shelf Life — Dehydration removes moisture, extending storage life well beyond fresh onion without refrigeration
3. Uniform Flake Size — Consistent granule/flake cut supports even distribution in seasoning blends and dry mixes
4. Quick Rehydration — Absorbs moisture rapidly when added to cooking liquids, sauces, or marinades
5. Reduced Storage Footprint — Lightweight, low-moisture format lowers freight and warehousing costs versus fresh produce
6. Versatile Food Application — Suitable for soup mixes, spice blends, snack seasonings, sauces, and ready meal production
7. Low Waste, High Yield — Eliminates peeling, cutting, and spoilage loss associated with fresh onion handling

Specifications

1. Product Type: Dehydrated Red Onion Flakes
2. Material: 100% Natural Red Onion (Allium cepa)
3. Processing Method: Sun/Hot-Air Dehydration
4. Moisture Content: Approx. 5–8%
5. Flake Size: Approx. 3–8 mm
6. Packaging: Bulk bags, drums, or customer-specified retail pouches
7. Dimensions (Standard Bulk Bag): Approx. 60 × 40 × 15 cm
8. Weight (per unit): Approx. 20 kg per bulk bag (custom sizes available)
9. Color: Deep magenta-red with cream-white interior flecks
10. Shelf Life: Approx. 12–24 months when stored in cool, dry conditions

Customization (OEM/ODM)

Available in custom flake sizes, packaging formats (pouches, drums, bulk bags), private-label printing, and blended formulations upon request; minimum order quantities and packaging specifications can be tailored to buyer requirements.