Granulated Onion
What is Granulated Onion?
Granulated onion is dried and ground onion (Allium cepa). It is made by dehydrating fresh onions and then grinding them into small granules. This process concentrates the onion flavor and extends its shelf life.
Is Granulated Onion vegan?
Granulated Onion is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Granulated Onion gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Granulated Onion a major allergen?
Granulated onion is not derived from any of the nine major FDA allergens.
What is Granulated Onion used for?
Manufacturers add granulated onion to provide a concentrated onion flavor to a wide variety of foods.
Is Granulated Onion safe?
Granulated onion is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add granulated onion to provide a concentrated onion flavor to a wide variety of foods. It is commonly found in savory products like spice blends, sauces, soups, processed meats, and snacks. Its granular form makes it easy to incorporate evenly into dry mixes and wet formulations.
Health notes
Granulated onion is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. It is a natural food ingredient, and when consumed as part of a balanced diet, it is not associated with adverse health effects. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated onion and its derivatives, but no specific health concerns have been raised regarding its use as a food ingredient at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Granulated onion is not derived from any of the nine major FDA allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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