Organic California Minced Onion, Allium cepa, may be known as organic minced onion, organic dried onions, or bulk organic minced onion. It is a member of the Allium family, and is a close relative of garlic, leeks, shallots, and bulbed flowers like the lily. 

Our Organic Minced Onions are grown and processed in California. When they reach peak ripeness they are picked, dehydrated, and minced into easy to pour, easy to measure flakes that deliver the concentrated flavor of sweet onions without the tears.

Onions rank fourth in US vegetable consumption, behind heavy hitters like potatoes, tomatoes, and sweet corn. It is often purchased by those who manufacture organic snacks and snack mixes, jams, cheese, seasoning companies, spice shops and olive oil shops.  It is also popular with food trucks, bagel and breakfast restaurants serving classic American fare.

If you want to learn more about onions, or see our selection of conventional or toasted onions, please visit our main onion page.

3 Tablespoons Organic California Minced Onion = 1 cup chopped onion.

Flavor Profile

Organic California Minced Onion has a sweet pungency and a rich umami flavor with a subtle, toasty finish.

How To Use

This minced version can be used in any recipe that calls for fresh onion. It is a convenient way to bring toasty onion flavor to savory recipes like soups, stews, casseroles and salads. Simmer some with ginger and garlic for rich and delicious Butter Chicken. Let it marinate overnight for savory New Mexican Pork Adovada. Add it to Spanish tapas-style meatballs called Albondigas. It also adds oniony goodness to dips, gravies, pan sauces, or Sichuan Hot Sauce. We suggest trying it in your favorite burger recipe or adding it to our Classic Burger with Cheese.

Onions are phenomenally cooperative with other herbs and spices. While they go with just about any savory food or cuisine imaginable, they pair exceptionally well with garlic, ginger, chiles, vinegar, tomatoes, tarragon, red wine, turmeric, and yogurt.