Product Specification - Dehydrated White Onion Flakes
Product Name: Dehydrated White Onion Flakes
Botanical Name: Allium cepa L.
Origin: India / as per contract
Product Description
Prepared from clean, sound, wholesome white onion bulbs which are peeled, washed, trimmed, dehydrated, and mechanically cut into flakes. Free from foreign matter, defective particles, or extraneous flavor.
Physical Characteristics
Appearance: White to off-white flakes, uniform in size
Flavor & Aroma: Strong, characteristic of fresh white onion, free from foreign or off-odors
Texture: Crisp, dry, free-flowing flakes
Size: Flakes (3-15 mm typical)
Moisture: 6%
Ash (Total): 4%
Acid Insoluble Ash: 0.5%
Microbiological Parameters (U.S. FDA/ASTA Guidelines)
Total Plate Count (TPC): 50,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold: 100 cfu/g
Coliforms: 100 cfu/g
E. coli: Absent / 10 g
Salmonella: Absent / 25 g
Aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2): 10 ppb
Chemical Parameters
SOâ?? (if treated): 100 ppm (only if applicable)
Pesticide Residues: Within USFDA / EPA / Codex limits
Heavy Metals: Lead 0.1 ppm, Arsenic 0.1 ppm, Cadmium 0.05 ppm, Mercury 0.01 ppm
Storage & Shelf Life
Storage: Cool, dry place below 25C, away from direct sunlight and strong odors.
Shelf Life: 24 months in unopened original packaging.
Packaging
Multi-wall paper bags / poly-lined cartons or HDPE drums with food-grade inner liner.
Net Weight: 10-25 kg (as per contract).
Intended Use
Suitable for soups, sauces, seasonings, snacks, ready-to-eat meals, spice blends, and food processing.