India's Dehydrated Onion Export Leadership
India is the world's largest exporter of dehydrated onion, accounting for over 60% of global trade. The Mahuva belt in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district is the undisputed production hub — processing millions of tonnes of fresh onion annually using tray-drying and continuous belt-drying technology in FSSC 22000 certified facilities.
Dehydrated onion is a critical ingredient for food manufacturers globally — used in soups, sauces, seasonings, snack flavourings, ready meals, meat products and instant noodles. Its 18–24 month shelf life and 10:1 dehydration ratio (10kg fresh onion = 1kg dehydrated) make it highly cost-effective for industrial buyers.
Product Forms
White Flakes (3–5mm) — Most widely traded form. Direct replacement for fresh onion in processed foods.
Minced (1–3mm) — For seasoning blends and snack flavouring applications.
Granules (0.5–1mm) — For spice blending and flavour powder production.
Powder (60–80 mesh) — For instant soups, sauces and seasoning applications.
EU Food Safety Compliance
All EU-bound dehydrated onion shipments include: full EU pesticide screen per EC 396/2005, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) test confirming below 0.02 mg/kg EU MRL, microbiological testing (Salmonella negative, E. coli below 10 CFU/g) and Certificate of Analysis from NABL-accredited laboratory.
Documentation
FSSC 22000 facility certificate, COA (moisture, ash, pungency, EU pesticide screen, ETO test, microbiology), Halal and Kosher certificates, Phytosanitary Certificate, US FDA registration number, Certificate of Origin, Commercial Invoice and Bill of Lading.
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