Dehydrated White Onion Flakes (Kibbled Onion)
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated white onion flakes (kibbled onion) from Mahuva, Gujarat, the centre of India's onion dehydration industry. Our flakes are 8–25 mm, creamy white, below 6% moisture, and tested for microbiology and pesticide residues, with steam-sterilised low-micro lots on request.
India is the world's largest exporter of dehydrated onion: about 1.13 lakh tonnes worth US$ 221 million in 2024, mainly to the USA, Brazil, Germany and Indonesia. Gujarat's white onion belt around Bhavnagar supplies most of it.
White Onion Flakes Specification
Size
8–25 mm (kibbled); 8–15 mm on request
Moisture
6% max (5% typical)
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
Fresh Equivalent
1 kg ≈ 8–9 kg fresh onion
Packing
12.5–14 kg lined kraft bags or cartons
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 6–7 MT · 40 ft ≈ 14–15 MT
White Onion Flakes: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our white onion flakes, benchmarked to IS 4452:2009 (aligned to ISO 5559) and the FSSAI dehydrated onion standard. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dehydrated white onion (Allium cepa L.), flakes (kibbled) | Sukha pyaj |
| Size / cut | 8–25 mm (standard kibbled); 8–15 mm or 10–20 mm on request | 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% (5% typical) | 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 | 12.5–14 kg poly bag inside kraft paper bag or carton · aluminium-foil liners on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 6–7 MT · 40 ft HC: about 14–15 MT | See White Onion Flakes 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) | — |
Using Onion Flakes in Place of Fresh Onion
Dehydrated onion replaces fresh onion by weight and saves peeling, waste and storage.
| Point | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh equivalent | 1 kg flakes ≈ 8–9 kg fresh onion | Fresh onion is 85–90% water |
| Storage | 18–24 months, cool and dry | vs weeks for fresh onion |
Onion Flake Options
Standard Kibbled
8–25 mm, standard micro.
Smaller cuts: White Onion Chopped →White Onion Granules →White Onion Powder →
White Onion Flakes Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poly bag in kraft bag | 14 kg | ≈ 430–500 | ≈ 6–7 MT | ≈ 14–15 MT |
| Poly bag in kraft bag | 12.5 kg | ≈ 480–560 | ≈ 6–7 MT | ≈ 14–15 MT |
| Carton with liner | 14 kg | ≈ 430–500 | ≈ 6–7 MT | ≈ 14–15 MT |
Where White Onion Flakes Are Used
Soups and Sauces
Rehydrated in cooking.
Ready Meals
Curries, stews and frozen meals.
Meat Products
Burgers, sausages and fillings.
Seasoning Manufacturers
Milled at destination.
Food Service
Kitchens replacing fresh onion.
Pickles and Relishes
Onion pieces in condiments.
Onion Flakes 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: flakes and larger cuts are priced differently from powder.
- 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, washing and 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 Onion Flakes 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 are dehydrated onion flakes?
Dehydrated onion flakes (kibbled onion) are fresh onion slices dried to about 5–6% moisture and broken into pieces of about 8–25 mm. One kilogram replaces about 8–9 kg of fresh onion.
What is the specification of white onion flakes for export?
Export white onion flakes typically have 8–25 mm size, moisture ≤ 6%, total ash ≤ 5%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.5%, hot-water-insoluble solids ≤ 20%, plate count ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g and Salmonella absent in 25 g, in line with IS 4452 and FSSAI.
What is the HS code for dehydrated onion flakes?
Dried onion in all forms, including flakes and powder, is exported from India under HS 0712 20 00.
Where is dehydrated onion made in India?
Mostly in Mahuva, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, which has most of India's onion dehydration units and grows white onion nearby.
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 onion flakes from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports white onion flakes from Mahuva, with lot-wise micro and pesticide testing and steam-sterilised lots on request.
