Our Toasted Granulated Onion is one of our latest additions to our roasted, toasted and smoked spices lineup. These are a delightful twist on this classic ingredient and we can pretty much guarantee this will soon become a staple in your spice cabinet. Also maybe best of all - you won't have to fight tears in the kitchen as you prepare onions!Dried onions take advantage of a process that pulls the liquid out of the onion leaving the strong flavor. The result is is a highly concentrated granulated onion. This process takes 9 pounds of raw onions to make 1 pound of dehydrated onions. Our US grown dehydrated, toasted white onions are further enhanced by gently heating them until they turn a golden brown. We only use US grown onions for our growing selection of onion products.Using Granulated Onion, Onion Powder or Onion FlakesNot sure which to use? Use granulated onions instead of onion powder if your recipe calls for more bulk and thickness. Granulated onions are often used in spice blends, packaged meats, canned and frozen foods. Add toasted granulated onion directly to any dish that has enough liquid in the dish to rehydrate the onions during the cooking process. If the dish doesn't have enough liquid then it's best to rehydrate the onions before adding to the mix. To rehydrate granulated onions place them in a small bowl, cover the granules with warm water and let them sit for about 15 minutes then drain off the excess water or you can mix with just enough cool water to make a smooth paste which can then be adding to the dish towards the end of cooking.Use onion powder when you're looking for onion aroma and flavor, but you don't need the typical onion texture. Onion Flakes are best when you're seeking the flavor and aroma of onion and need some texture in your recipe. Granulated onion is easier to measure than flakes and they don't cake like powdered onion sometimes can.Where to UseOur Toasted Granulated Onion brings magnificent onion flavor and aroma and is best when used in gravies, meatloaf, pork roast, sauces, soups, spice rubs, spreads, stews and tuna casseroles.Onion are good with eggs, fish, meat, poultry, seafood and most vegetables.Onion works well in combination with chervil, chiles, cilantro, galangal, garlic. ginger, lemon grass and parsley.Flavor ProfileUse toasted granulated onions in place of whole onions in any recipe where you are looking for a slightly less pungent, milder onion flavor.Helpful HintsQuick onion conversions - 1 Tbsp Granulated Onion = 1 medium onion, chopped = 4 Tbsp fresh chopped onion, 1 Tbsp granulated onion = 1 Tbsp onion powder.If your a fan of roasted, toasted onion then you may want to also check out our toasted onion powder and roasted onion flakes.
