Onion is one of the most extensively cultivated crops in the world,
with more than 160 countries capturing a piece of the market on more
than 9,000,000 acres of dedicated land. Of the world producers, China
dominates the international market with an annual production that
usually exceeds 20 million metric tons. That’s a lot of onions!
Onion powder, made from dehydrated and ground onion bulbs, preserves the
flavor of the fresh vegetable and herb without concerns over shelf-life.
In fact, while the raw vegetable starts to decay after two or three
weeks in the kitchen, where it can absorb moisture and odors from nearby
foods, onion powder will last for two years if properly stored.
