Garlic Powder
लहसुन · Lahsun
Madhya Pradesh (Mandsaur) · Gujarat
प्याज़ के फ्लेक्सPyaaz flakes
Dehydrated Onion Flakes / Kibbled
The Mahuva belt in Saurashtra is one of the world’s largest onion-dehydration clusters, with white and red onion varieties grown for drying.
- Dehydrates
- Form: flakes
- HS 0712.20
- ITC-HS 07122000
Origin
Where it grows.
- Mahuva (Bhavnagar, Gujarat)
Dehydration removes water while keeping the onion’s sulfur compounds and quercetin, so flavour concentrates and stays stable.
The science
Dehydration removes water while keeping the onion’s sulfur compounds and quercetin, so flavour concentrates and stays stable.
Why Indian
The Mahuva belt in Saurashtra is one of the world’s largest onion-dehydration clusters, with white and red onion varieties grown for drying.
What it does for your formulation
Visible onion pieces with long shelf life for seasonings, soups, ready meals and snack coatings.
Profile summarised from published ingredient science; lot-specific data on the COA.
Typical specifications
The numbers we quote against.
| Appearance | Flakes / kibbled (chopped, minced, granules on request) |
|---|---|
| Color | Creamish white (white onion) / pink (red onion) |
| Odor & Taste | Strong, pungent, characteristic |
| Moisture | ≤6% |
| Shelf Life | Up to 24 months |
| Packaging | Food-grade / customized |
| Storage | Cool & dry place |
Applications
- Seasonings
- Soups & sauces
- Ready meals
- Snack coatings
Who buys this
- Seasoning & spice blender
- Sauce, soup & ready-meal manufacturer
- HoReCa & catering wholesaler
- Meat & convenience food processor
Compliance & documents
For your market.
- Ethylene oxide is never used as a treatment on our lots. Batch-level ETO-free declarations are available and are standard for EU shipments of Indian origin.
What to expect · US
- FDA Food Facility Registration and Prior Notice apply to the importer’s entry; we support with documentation.
- FSVP: your importer will ask for supplier verification records — we share specs, process summaries and lab reports.
- Labelling in English with net weight, lot, origin “Product of India”.
- Ethylene-oxide is not permitted as a treatment on our lots; ETO-free declarations available.
Documents usually asked
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate (where applicable)
- Certificate of analysis
Incoterm we usually quote for US: FOB. FOB and CIF both available.
What to expect · EU
- EU MRL panel (pesticides) and heavy metals per Regulation (EC) 396/2005 and 2023/915 — ask for the lab panel before shipment.
- Indian spices and some dried vegetables are under increased official controls at EU borders; documentation must be complete and consistent.
- Labelling per Regulation (EU) 1169/2011; allergen statements available per product.
- Ethylene-oxide history for Indian origin means buyers ask for batch-level ETO-free certificates; available on request.
Documents usually asked
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Health/phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of analysis
- ETO-free declaration (spices)
Incoterm we usually quote for EU: FOB. FOB and CIF both available.
What to expect · GCC
- GSO labelling: Arabic labelling requirements apply at retail; bulk industrial packs carry English labels with lot and origin.
- Importer registration on the destination food-import portal (e.g. UAE, SFDA) is handled by your side; we supply matching documents.
- Shelf-life declaration and production date on every pack.
Documents usually asked
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin (attested where required)
- Certificate of analysis
- Health certificate
Incoterm we usually quote for GCC: CIF. FOB and CIF both available.
What to expect · SE Asia
- Import permits and product registration vary by country; your importer applies, we supply matching specs and certificates.
- Phytosanitary certificates are commonly required for whole spices and grains.
- Labelling in the destination language where required for retail; bulk packs in English.
Documents usually asked
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Certificate of analysis
Incoterm we usually quote for SE Asia: CIF. FOB and CIF both available.
HS classification is indicative; confirm with your customs broker for the destination tariff line.
Packaging & shelf life
How it ships.
- HDPE export bag (outer food grade)
- BOPP / brown kraft paper bag
- Multi-layer laminated bulk box
- 25 kg food-grade fibre drum
- Small pack sizes supported on request
Shelf life: Up to 24 months in cool, dry, hygienic storage. FCL and LCL.
Seasonality
When to book.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Harvest
- New crop — best booking
- From stock
- Lean
Same Mahuva season; flakes and kibbled cut fresh during Feb–Jun.
Indicative windows from public Indian crop data. Ask us for the current season.
Get onion flakes moving.
Add it to a sample kit, download the spec sheet, or ask for today's price. Samples available — ask us.
