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Onion powder

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Onion powder

Dehydrated ground onion that adds sweet, savoury onion flavour to rubs, dips and spice blends.

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6 recipes with it

Photo: John Phelan, via Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA-3.0)

What it is

Onion powder is onion dried and finely ground. It brings sweet, toasted onion flavour without moisture or texture, which makes it useful in dry rubs, coatings, dips and seasoning mixes. It complements rather than replaces fresh onion in cooked dishes.

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How it’s used

  • Barbecue rubs and seasoning blends
  • Dips and dressings
  • Breading and batters
  • Burgers and meatloaf

Characteristics

Taste
Sweet, savoury onion.
Sold as
powder
Cooking uses
Mainly a seasoning

Storage

Cool, dry and dark. Airtight jar; it cakes quickly in humidity.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
341 kcal
Protein
10.41 g
Carbohydrate
79.12 g
Fat
1.04 g
Fibre
15.2 g
Sugars
6.63 g

USDA FoodData Central: Spices, onion powder.

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

  • Onion — About 2 tbsp finely grated onion per tsp powder in wet mixtures.

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