Onion Flakes
Onion Flakes
No Salt, No Sugar, No Preservatives
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Some cooks insist fresh onion beats anything from a jar, and for a raw salad they are right. Dried onion flakes earn their keep in the other half of the kitchen: stirred into slow stews, dry rubs, dips, and spice blends, or rehydrated into camping and backpacking meals where fresh prep is not an option. They swell as they cook, holding a gentle chew and a sweet, toasted onion flavor that fresh onion loses to the heat of the pan.
A little goes further than you expect. Drying concentrates the onion, so a spoonful of flakes carries the punch of a good handful of fresh. Start light and build from there. We pack our onion flakes in small batches in Portland with nothing added, so the flavor stays bright and honest.
Single ingredient: dried onion. No salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Common Questions
What is the difference between onion flakes, granules, and onion powder?
What is the difference between onion flakes, granules, and onion powder?
It comes down to size and how they behave. Flakes are the largest, and they rehydrate to a soft, visible piece with texture, ideal where you want to see and feel the onion. Powder is ground fine and dissolves invisibly into sauces and rubs. Granules sit in between. Reach for flakes in stews, dips, and slow-cooked dishes, and powder when you want flavor with no pieces.
How do I rehydrate dried onion flakes?
How do I rehydrate dried onion flakes?
Cover the amount you need with warm water and let them sit for ten to fifteen minutes until soft and plump. For anything with liquid already, like a soup, stew, or sauce, skip the soak and add them straight in. They rehydrate as the dish simmers.
How many onion flakes equal one fresh onion?
How many onion flakes equal one fresh onion?
Roughly three tablespoons of dried flakes stand in for one medium onion. Because drying concentrates the flavor, use a light hand at first and taste as you go. A heavy pour of dried onion overwhelms a dish faster than the same amount of fresh.
When should I use dried flakes instead of fresh onion?
When should I use dried flakes instead of fresh onion?
Dried flakes win where shelf life and convenience matter: dry rubs, spice blends, dips, and trail meals that need no chopping and no refrigeration. Fresh onion is better raw or when you want that soft, caramelized body. Many cooks keep both and use each for its strength.
Are these onion flakes salt-free?
Are these onion flakes salt-free?
Yes. This is pure, single-ingredient dried onion with no added salt, sugar, or preservatives.
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Onion Flakes
$12.00