Ingredient

Maui Onion Powder

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use Maui onion powder to add a sweet, mild onion flavor to a …

What it is

Maui onion powder is made from dehydrated Maui onions, a variety of sweet onion grown in Hawaii. The onions are typically sliced, dried, and then ground into a fine powder. This process concentrates their flavor and makes them easy to incorporate into food products.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use Maui onion powder to add a sweet, mild onion flavor to a variety of savory foods. It is commonly found in snack foods like potato chips, pretzels, and seasoned nuts. It can also be used in spice blends, rubs, and marinades.

Health notes

Maui onion powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a flavoring. It is a natural food ingredient, and at typical consumption levels, it does not pose health risks. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many food ingredients, but specific evaluations for Maui onion powder are not widely published.

Allergen info

Maui onion powder is derived from onions, which are not among the FDA's nine major food allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Maui Onion Powder

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Pepsico Inc. Lay's Kettle Cooked Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips 8.5 Ounce Plastic Bags Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 60.7Carbs Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Maui Onion Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Maui Onion Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Hawaiian Host Inc. Macadamias, Maui Onion And Garlic Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 733kcal 6.7Protein 70Fat 20Carbs Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat —Carbs Maui Onion Potato Chips, Maui Onion Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 60.7Carbs Maui Onion Potato Chips, Maui Onion Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs Onion Potato Chips , Onion Frito-Lay Company Onion Potato Chips , Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 530kcal 7.1Protein 28.3Fat 60.1Carbs Frito-Lay Company Maui Onion Flavored Potato Chips, Maui Onion Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 536kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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