Salt Onion Powder

Onion powder is made from dried, ground onions. It is a common seasoning that provides the flavor of onion in a shelf-stable, powdered form. The drying and grinding process concentrates the onion's natural flavors and aromas.

Onion powder is used to add onion flavor to a wide variety of foods without the texture of fresh or dehydrated onion pieces. It is a key ingredient in spice blends, rubs, sauces, marinades, and processed foods like ketchup, mustard, and snack seasonings.

Onion powder is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is primarily a source of flavor and contains trace amounts of nutrients found in onions. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated onion and its derivatives, but specific evaluations for onion powder as an isolated additive are not widely publicized. Excessive sodium intake from all sources, including salt-added onion powder, is linked to increased blood pressure.