Onion and Garlic
Dehydrated onion and garlic are the highest-volume items in most seasoning plants, and the ones where a particle size or moisture miss causes the most trouble. We stock every standard form from U.S. and imported sources and hold them to tight specifications.
| Item | Forms | Primary Origins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | Powder, granulated, minced, chopped, sliced, large pieces | United States (California), China, India | Standard and low-micro grades; free-flow agents available |
| Roasted Garlic | Granulated, minced, powder | United States, China | |
| Onion, White | Powder, granulated, minced, chopped, flakes, kibbled | United States (California), China, India, Egypt | |
| Onion, Red | Flakes, minced, powder | India, Egypt | |
| Toasted Onion | Minced, chopped, granulated, powder | United States, China | Light and dark toast |
| Green Onion | Flakes | China | Also sold as scallion |
| Shallot | Flakes, powder | China, France | |
| Leek | Flakes | China, Germany | |
| Chives | Freeze dried, air dried | China, Germany |
Particle Size Reference
| Form | Typical U.S. Standard Sieve Range |
|---|---|
| Powder | Through 60 to 100 mesh |
| Granulated | Through 8 to 40 mesh |
| Minced | Through 4 to 10 mesh |
| Chopped | Through 3 to 8 mesh |
| Flakes and kibbled | Through quarter inch to 4 mesh |
Custom particle size distributions are produced to order and verified by sieve analysis on every lot.
Microbiological Quality
Dehydrated alliums carry a well-known microbiological risk. We buy from suppliers with validated kill steps, test every inbound lot for Salmonella and indicator organisms, and offer in-house steam sterilization for customers who require a low-micro specification. See Microbial Reduction.
