Dehydrated White Onion Powder
Elysium Agri exports dehydrated white onion powder in 80–100 mesh, milled from Mahuva white onion. It is fine, creamy white and free-flowing, with moisture below 5% and every lot tested for microbiology and pesticides; steam-sterilised low-micro powder is available on request.
Onion powder is the most used form of dehydrated onion in seasonings, soups, sauces and snack coatings. India is the world's largest dried onion exporter, and Gujarat's Mahuva cluster makes most of it.
White Onion Powder Specification
Mesh
80–100 (100–120 fine on request)
Moisture
5% max (FSSAI powder limit)
Colour
Creamy white
Total Ash / AIA
≤ 5% / ≤ 0.5%
Hot-Water-Insoluble Solids
≤ 20%
Coliforms / E. coli
≤ 100 / < 10 cfu/g
Salmonella
Absent in 25 g
Packing
20–25 kg lined cartons
Container Load
20 ft ≈ 14–15 MT · 40 ft ≈ 25–26 MT
White Onion Powder: Full Export Specification
The standard export specification for our white onion powder, benchmarked to IS 4452:2009, the FSSAI powder limit and a major buyer's onion powder spec. Send your own specification with your enquiry.
| General | Specification | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Dehydrated white onion (Allium cepa L.), powder | Sukha pyaj |
| Size / cut | 80–100 mesh (95% through); 100–120 mesh 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 | Nil | IS 4452 |
| Flow | Free-flowing; anticaking agent only on request (declare) | IS 4452 allows AIA 2.5% with anticaking agent |
| Metal | Nil (magnets + metal detector) | — |
| Chemical | Specification | Test method / note |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 5% (4–5% 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) | Powder is included in 0712 20 00 when not further prepared |
| Packing | 20–25 kg poly-lined cartons · foil liners on request | Buyer's marks and private label on request |
| Container load | 20 ft: about 14–15 MT · 40 ft HC: about 25–26 MT | See White Onion Powder Packing and Container Loading |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months in cool, dry storage; keep sealed (hygroscopic) | 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) | — |
Which Onion Powder Grade Do You Need?
Onion powder is sold by fineness and microbial grade.
| Grade | Key spec | Treatment | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 80–100 mesh, TPC ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g | None | Soups, sauces, cooked foods |
| Fine | 100–120 mesh | Optional steam | Instant soups, beverages, capsules |
| Toasted | Golden colour, moisture ≤ 3.3% | Roasted | — |
Buyer reference: a major spice company's onion powder spec allows TPC ≤ 10⁶ cfu/g with Salmonella absent in 375 g; many EU snack makers ask for ≤ 10⁴.
Onion Powder Options
Standard 80–100 Mesh
For cooked applications.
Coarser cuts: White Onion Granules →· Also: Garlic Powder →
White Onion Powder Packing and Container Loading
| Pack type | Net weight | Units per 20 ft | Net per 20 ft | Net per 40 ft HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carton with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 560–600 | ≈ 14–15 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
| Carton with liner | 20 kg | ≈ 700–750 | ≈ 14–15 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
| Multi-wall bag with liner | 25 kg | ≈ 560–600 | ≈ 14–15 MT | ≈ 25–26 MT |
Where White Onion Powder Is Used
Seasoning Blends
Base for savoury seasonings.
Snack Coatings
Chips, extruded snacks, nuts.
Soups and Bouillon
Instant soups and stock cubes.
Sauces and Dressings
Ketchup, mayo, dips.
Meat Products
Sausages and marinades.
Instant Noodles
Seasoning sachets.
Onion Powder 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: fine mesh and low-micro powder cost more than standard 80 mesh.
- 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. Powder is sealed in lined cartons straight after milling because it absorbs moisture.
- 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 Onion Powder 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 onion powder?
Dehydrated onion powder is dried white onion milled to a fine powder (usually 80–100 mesh). It dissolves into foods and is used in seasonings, soups, sauces and snack coatings.
What is the specification of onion powder for export?
Typically 80–100 mesh, moisture ≤ 5%, total ash ≤ 5%, acid-insoluble ash ≤ 0.5%, hot-water-insoluble solids ≤ 20%, plate count ≤ 10⁵ cfu/g (≤ 10⁴ low-micro), E. coli < 10 cfu/g and Salmonella absent in 25 g.
What is low-micro onion powder?
Low-micro onion powder is steam-sterilised to reduce the plate count, typically to ≤ 10⁴ cfu/g, for ready-to-eat seasonings and snack coatings.
What is the HS code for onion powder?
Onion powder that is not further prepared is exported from India under HS 0712 20 00, the same code as onion flakes.
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 onion powder from India?
Elysium Agri Corporation, based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, exports white onion powder from Mahuva in standard and low-micro grades, tested for micro and pesticides.
