Dehydrated White Onion Chopped (3–5 mm)
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated white onion chopped in 3–5 mm and large chopped 5–8 mm cuts, milled and sieved from Mahuva onion flakes. It is creamy white, below 6% moisture and tested for microbiology and pesticides, for seasoning blenders, ready-meal makers and food service.
Chopped onion gives visible onion pieces without peeling or chopping, and rehydrates faster than flakes. It is one of India's most traded dehydrated onion cuts, with India the world's largest exporter of dried onion.
White Onion Chopped Specification
Size
Chopped 3–5 mm · large chopped 5–8 mm
Moisture
6% max
Colour
White to creamy white
Total Ash / AIA
≤ 5% / ≤ 0.5%
Hot-Water-Insoluble Solids
≤ 20%
Plate Count
≤ 10⁵ cfu/g; low-micro on request
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Packing
20–25 kg lined cartons
White Onion Chopped: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our chopped white onion, benchmarked to IS 4452:2009 and the FSSAI dehydrated onion standard. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dehydrated white onion (Allium cepa L.), chopped | Sukha pyaj |
| Size / cut | 3–5 mm (chopped); 5–8 mm (large chopped) | Sieve analysis |
| Processing | Peeled, washed in chlorinated water, sliced, belt-dried, milled, sortexed, metal-detected | — |
| Colour / flavour | White to creamy white; typical pungent onion flavour, no burnt or off-odour | Sensory |
| Physical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Extraneous matter | ≤ 0.5% | IS 4452 |
| Metal | Nil (magnets + metal detector) | — |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 6% | Oven method; IS 4452 max 6% |
| Total ash | ≤ 5% | IS 4452; FSSAI |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 0.5% | IS 4452; FSSAI |
| Hot-water-insoluble solids | ≤ 20% | Buyer limit |
| Peroxidase | Negative | FSSAI |
| Sulphite / additives | None added | — |
| Food safety | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Total plate count | ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g standard | ISO 4833-1 |
| Yeast and mould | ≤ 10³ cfu/g | ISO 21527 |
| Coliforms | ≤ 100 cfu/g | ISO 4832 |
| E. coli | < 10 cfu/g | ISO 16649-2 |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 g | ISO 6579-1 |
| Pesticide residues | Within EU / US / destination MRLs | LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS multi-residue screen |
| Ethylene oxide | Not used; not detected | GC-MS/MS on request |
| Commercial | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HS code | 0712 20 00 (dried onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder) | Same code for flakes, chopped, minced, granules and powder |
| Packing | 20–25 kg poly-lined cartons · aluminium-foil liners on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 9–11 MT | See White Onion Chopped Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months in cool, dry storage | Cool, dry, ventilated storage away from odours |
| Documents | Certificate of Analysis (moisture, ash, micro, pesticides) · Phytosanitary Certificate (where required) · Certificate of Origin · FSSAI / health certificate (where required) | — |
Dehydrated Onion Cuts by Size
The same dried onion is milled and sieved into standard cuts.
| Cut | Size | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Flakes / kibbled | 8–25 mm | Soups, stews, rehydrated dishes |
| Large chopped | 5–8 mm | Ready meals, sauces with visible pieces |
| Chopped (this page) | 3–5 mm | Seasonings, sauces, pizza and burger toppings |
| Minced | 1–3 mm | Dry rubs, dressings, meat products |
| Granules | 0.2–1 mm | Seasoning blends, snack coatings |
| Powder | 80–100 mesh | Soups, sauces, snack seasonings |
Chopped Onion Options
Chopped 3–5 mm
Standard micro.
Large Chopped 5–8 mm
For visible pieces.
Other cuts: White Onion Flakes →White Onion Granules →
White Onion Chopped Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton with liner | 20 kg | ≈ 450–550 | ≈ 9–11 MT | ≈ 18–20 MT |
| Carton with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 360–440 | ≈ 9–11 MT | ≈ 18–20 MT |
Where White Onion Chopped Is Used
Seasoning Blends
Visible onion pieces in mixes.
Pizza and Burger Toppings
Onion bits.
Sauces and Dressings
Rehydrates quickly.
Ready Meals
Curries and pasta sauces.
Instant Noodles
Seasoning sachets.
Food Service
Kitchen-ready chopped onion.
Chopped Onion Price: What Sets It
Dehydrated onion is priced per kilo or per metric tonne FOB. India is the world's largest exporter, and Mahuva prices lead the Indian market.
- Fresh onion crop: the Gujarat white-onion harvest (about Feb–May) and its price set the cost; 8–9 kg of fresh onion make 1 kg dry.
- Cut and grade: chopped and large chopped cuts carry milling and sieving costs.
- Micro grade: steam-sterilised low-micro lots cost more.
- Competition: Egypt, China and the USA also export; India averaged about US$ 1.96/kg in 2024.
- Freight: light cargo means fewer tonnes per container.
Prices move with the crop and the market, so we quote on the day. Tell us your grade, quantity and port for a current FOB, CFR or CIF price.
Tested, Certified and Traceable
Low-micro lots are steam-sterilised; we never use ethylene oxide.
- White onion from Gujarat farms; peeling, slicing
- Milling, sieving, sortex and magnets / metal detection
- Lot tests: moisture, ash, micro, pesticides
- Packing in lined cartons or bags and export documents
Documents with every shipment
Get a Chopped Onion Quote
Share your cut, grade, quantity and destination, and we will send an FOB or CIF price with the spec sheet.
Thank you. Our dehydrated vegetables desk will send your price and spec sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is dehydrated chopped onion?
It is dried white onion cut into 3–5 mm pieces (or 5–8 mm large chopped), used where visible onion pieces are wanted without fresh chopping.
What is the specification of chopped onion for export?
Typically 3–5 mm, moisture ≤ 6%, total ash ≤ 5%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.5%, plate count ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g and Salmonella absent in 25 g, in line with IS 4452 and FSSAI.
What is the difference between chopped and minced onion?
Chopped onion is 3–5 mm; minced is smaller, about 1–3 mm. Large chopped is 5–8 mm.
What is the HS code for dehydrated chopped onion?
All dried onion cuts are exported from India under HS 0712 20 00.
Is dehydrated onion from India tested for Salmonella?
Yes. Every lot is tested for Salmonella, E. coli, coliforms, plate count and yeast and mould. Buyers who need low microbial counts can order steam-sterilised onion.
Does Indian dehydrated onion face EU border checks?
No. Dried onion from India is not listed for increased checks under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It must still meet EU limits for pesticides and contaminants.
Who exports dehydrated chopped onion from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports chopped and large chopped white onion from Mahuva, tested for micro and pesticides, with low-micro lots on request.
