California Toasted Granulated Onion, Allium cepa, adds the toasted depth of onions without the prep work or tears. It is also known as granulated onion bulk, toasted onion, or toasted onion granules.

This product comes from onions that are dehydrated at their peak of flavor and milled into either a mince, granules, or powder. As they dry, onions lose approximately 86% of their moisture. It takes 9 pounds of fresh onions to make 1 pound of dehydrated onions. California Toasted Granulated Onion has an essential oil content of .01% to .015%.

California Toasted Granulated Onion is popular with seasoning companies; independent spice shops; American, barbecue, and pizza restaurants; food trucks; manufacturers of sauces, nuts, meat, and crackers; butchers; and catering companies.

1-2/3 Tablespoons of Minced Onion = 1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tablespoon Granulated Onion = 1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tablespoon of Onion Powder = 1 medium onion, chopped

1 Tablespoon Granulated Onion = 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder

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Flavor Profile

California Toasted Granulated Onion tastes bold and savory with a caramel sweetness.

How to Use

California Toasted Granulated Onion is best when you need to mix something evenly into a blend or liquid; their slight heft prevents clumping. Choose California Toasted Granulated Onion when you want to add a sweet, mild onion flavor to the Spanish-style meatballs called Albondigas. Give oniony savor to Easy Borracho Beans. Boost the flavor of Egyptian street food, Sambousek. Blend into the vegetarian favorite, Falafel.

California Toasted Granulated Onion pairs wonderfully with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, coconut, tarragon, chiles, and sesame, but because of the global nature of this product it enhances just about any savory dish around the world.