Ingredient

Onion Seasoning

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add onion seasoning to provide a savory, umami flavor to foods. It is …

What it is

Onion seasoning is a blend of dried, ground onions and other spices, herbs, and flavor enhancers. It is made by dehydrating fresh onions and then grinding them into a powder, often combined with salt, garlic powder, and other seasonings to create a specific flavor profile.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add onion seasoning to provide a savory, umami flavor to foods. It is commonly used in snack foods like dips, crackers, and pretzels, as well as in baked goods like biscuits and savory mixes.

Health notes

Onion seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of flavor and does not typically contribute significant nutritional value at the levels used in food. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual spices and flavorings, but specific evaluations for complex blends like 'onion seasoning' are uncommon. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

Onion itself is not one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. However, onion seasoning blends may contain other ingredients that are major allergens, so checking the product's ingredient list is important.

Products containing Onion Seasoning

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CHEEZA Cheese Crackers Flavored Snack Crackers High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 550kcal 15Protein 32.5Fat 47.5Carbs Risvold's Inc. Old Fashion Onion Dip Dips & Salsa 433kcal 3.3Protein 43.3Fat 10Carbs Ezaki Glico USA Corporation Biscuit Sticks, Tomato Pretz Cookies & Biscuits 489kcal 8.9Protein 22.2Fat 66.7Carbs House Foods, Vermont Curry Soup Mix, Apple & Honey, Apple & Honey House Foods Corporation House Foods, Vermont Curry Soup Mix, Apple & Honey, Apple & Honey Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 526kcal 5.3Protein 36.8Fat 47.4Carbs Borden Dairy Company of Ohio, LLC Sour Cream Dip, French Onion Dips & Salsa 194kcal 3.2Protein 16.1Fat 6.5Carbs Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Meatless Beef Style Meatballs Vegetarian Frozen Meats 129kcal 15.3Protein 4.1Fat 7.1Carbs Whole Foods Market, Inc. 365 Everyday Value, Pita Chips Other Snacks 393kcal 14.3Protein 10.7Fat 64.3Carbs Borden Dairy Company of Ohio, LLC Sour Cream Dip, French Onion Dip Cream 194kcal 3.2Protein 16.1Fat 6.5Carbs The Miso Brothers, Inc. Plant-Based Original Beefy Burger, Beef Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 133kcal 18.6Protein 4.0Fat 7.1Carbs Lactalis American Group, Inc. Creamy Onion Snack Dip, Onion Dips & Salsa 194kcal 6.5Protein 16.1Fat 6.5Carbs Balsamic Caramelized Onion Dip, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc. Balsamic Caramelized Onion Dip, Balsamic Caramelized Onion Dips & Salsa 250kcal 3.6Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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