Instant soups and meals
Flakes rehydrate in the cup or the pot in 15-20 minutes and keep a visible onion piece, which is why soup and meal kits specify this cut.
FLAKES · 8-20 MM
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes (Kibbled) 8-20 mm
Dehydrated white onion flakes are the most-traded form of dried onion: large, light pieces that stay visible in the finished product. After 15-20 minutes in water they give the bite and taste of fresh onion at one-ninth of the weight, with no cold chain.
KlarHarvest supplies them from BRC-certified dehydration plants in Mahuva, Gujarat, the source of most of the white onion the world imports, with a laboratory report for every lot and shipments from a single pallet.
- Sourced from BRC-certified units
- NABL-accredited lab testing
- Low minimums · LCL welcome
- Lab report per lot
The range
White Onion Flakes vs Other Dehydrated Onion Cuts, To Scale
Same onion, same line, same lot documentation - a different particle size.
- Flakes8-20 mm - the cut on this page
- Chopped3-5 mm
- Minced1-3 mm
- Granules0.5-1 mm
- Powder80-100 mesh
Drawn to relative scale. The larger the cut, the more visible the onion in the finished product; the finer the cut, the faster it rehydrates.
The product
What Are Dehydrated White Onion Flakes?
What the product is, why the cut size matters, and what it means for the price per kilo.
Flakes, kibbled onion and "onion 8-20 mm" are three names for the same cut: white onion sliced, dried on a belt dryer to about 6 % moisture, then sieved so the pieces fall between 8 and 20 mm. Nothing is added. The flavour is the onion's own sugars and sulphur compounds, concentrated by the loss of water; the colour is the ivory of the white onion flesh.
The cut matters because size decides behaviour. Dehydrated white onion flakes rehydrate slower than minced or granules and hold their shape through cooking, which is why they are specified where the onion should be seen: soups, sauces, bread toppings and ready meals. They are also the lightest cut for their volume, so a container of dehydrated white onion flakes weighs less than a container of powder and the price per kilo carries more freight.
Overview
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes: Product Overview
KlarHarvest dehydrated white onion flakes come from white onions grown in the Mahuva belt of Gujarat, harvested from March to May and dried within the season at BRCGS-certified plants. The flakes are sieved to 8-20 mm, dried to 6 % moisture or less, and packed with nothing added: no sulphites, no preservatives, no anti-caking agent. Each lot is tested by an accredited laboratory before it is loaded, and the report travels with the goods.
We are a merchant exporter, not a plant: we select the unit, specify the lot, have it filled and sealed inside the certified plant, and ship it under our own label from Pipavav port. That is why dehydrated white onion flakes from KlarHarvest can be ordered from a single pallet, mixed with other cuts on the same pallet, and quoted with the full document set inside one business day.
In numbers
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes at a Glance
8-9kg
Fresh onion
Becomes 1 kg of flakes
6%
Moisture, max
Tested per lot
12
Months shelf life
Unopened, cool and dry
9-10t
Per 20 ft container
Lightest cut for its volume
Manufacturing process
How Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Are Made
Eight steps from a cured bulb to a sealed, lot-coded bag. Where a defect can enter the product, the step says so.
Receiving and curing
White onions from the Mahuva belt, harvested March to May, are cured, graded at the plant gate and held in ventilated stores; 8-9 kg of fresh onion become 1 kg of dehydrated white onion flakes.
Topping, tailing and peeling
Roots and tops are cut, the outer skins removed. This is where root and skin fragments in the finished product are decided.
Washing and inspection
Chlorinated wash water, then a visual pick of damaged or pink-skinned bulbs before slicing.
Slicing
Bulbs are sliced to the thickness the cut needs. Our lots take no sulphite dip; the colour comes from the onion and the dryer, not from SO₂.
Drying
Slices spread in a single layer on a multi-stage belt dryer, hot air stepping down in temperature over several hours, to 5-6 % moisture.
Cooling, sieving and sorting
The dried slices are cooled, broken and sieved so the pieces fall between 8 and 20 mm; fines go to finer cuts, colour sorters remove dark pieces.
Steam treatment, where specified
Low and Extra Low Bacterial tiers pass a validated steam step and are re-dried; Standard tier does not.
Metal detection, packing and release
Every bag passes a metal detector, is sealed with its lot code and QR, and is held until the laboratory report is issued. Nothing ships before you have that report.
Data sheet
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Specification
Written into every quotation and confirmed on the certificate of analysis that ships with the lot.
- Product
- White Onion Flakes (Kibbled)
- Processing unit
- BRC-certified · Mahuva · AA
- Lab report
- ✓ RELEASED · moisture 5.4 % · within spec
- Container
- MSKU 482 710-3 · seal E-0913
- Status
- Ex Pipavav · in transit to destination port
LOADING VIDEO · 02:14 · 500 BAGS · 10,000 KG
The specification for KlarHarvest dehydrated white onion flakes below is the standard export band. It is written into every quotation and confirmed on the certificate of analysis that ships with the lot.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Raw material | White onions, Gujarat harvest, India |
| Cut size | 8-20 mm |
| Moisture | ≤ 6 % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 % |
| Ash | ≤ 4 % (acid-insoluble ≤ 0.5 %) |
| Microbiology | Standard · Low · Extra Low Bacterial (on request, steam treatment) - values per lot COA |
| Additives | none - no SO₂, no preservatives |
| Packing | 10-14 kg or 20/25 kg laminated paper bag, double PE liner · private label |
| Shelf life | min. 12 months, unopened, cool & dry |
| Container (est.) | ~9-10 t / 20 ft (to be verified) |
| HS code | 0712 20 |
| Rehydration | 15-20 min - ratio approx. 1:8 to 1:9 (dried:fresh) |
Values are the standard band. Custom sieve distributions, tighter moisture and dedicated microbiology tiers are quoted against your own specification.
Grading
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Grading
Colour as a measured value and defects as a count per 100 g - the two things a grade actually means.
Colour is the first thing a buyer sees in dehydrated white onion flakes and the first thing a plant argues about, so we quote it as a grade with a measured value, not an adjective. The bands below are the trade's own; the lot you receive carries its L* reading and defect counts on the certificate of analysis.
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Bright white
extra white · A grade
L*88-92
Ivory white, slightly translucent, no visible tint
Fresh-crop lots from the best dryers, April to June
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White
standard white
L*84-88
White with a faint warm tone, uniform
Most export lots in season; the usual specification
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Off-white
cream
L*80-84
Noticeable cream tone, a few darker pieces
Late-season or stored-onion lots
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Light tan
L*75-80
Tan overall, browned edges
Over-dried or old stock; not offered for export
Not exported
Defect limits · per 100 g on the sorted product
- 5-20Scorched pieces
- 2-5Skin fragments
- 1-3Root and top pieces
- ≤ 0.5 %Pink admixture, by weight
Your specification for dehydrated white onion flakes can set tighter limits; they are agreed at order stage and confirmed on the certificate of analysis.
Applications
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Applications and Industries Served
The uses this cut is specified for most often. Tell us yours and we will say whether it is the right one.
Bread and bakery topping
Scattered on rolls, bagels and focaccia before the oven, dehydrated white onion flakes toast to a golden crust without burning at 8-20 mm.
Ready meals
A frozen or chilled ready meal takes the flakes dry into its sauce or filling; they absorb the free water and hold their shape through reheating.
Rehydrated salad blends
Soaked for 20 minutes and drained, the flakes give deli and pasta salads onion texture without the sharpness of a raw bulb.
Catering
Kitchens keep a 10-14 kg bag in dry store as a year-round onion reserve: no peeling, no cold chain, a 24-month shelf life.
Stuffings and coating mixes
Bread stuffings, crumb coaters and dry mixes use flakes for pieces that stay separate in the blend and show in the finished dish.
In your process
How to Use Dehydrated White Onion Flakes: Rehydration & Dosing
Three numbers decide how this cut behaves in a recipe - how fast it takes water back, how much, and how little of it you need.
- Rehydration 15-20 min in cold water, faster in warm - at a ratio of about 1:8 to 1:9, so 1 kg returns the equivalent of 8-9 kg of fresh onion.
- Dry addition in wet cooking with enough free water - soups, sauces, kettle recipes - add straight from the bag and let it rehydrate in process.
- Dosing replace fresh onion with dehydrated white onion flakes at roughly one-ninth of its weight and adjust to taste - dried onion carries the same solids without the water.
Food safety
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Microbiology: Standard, Low & Extra Low Bacterial
A bread topping that is baked needs Standard; dehydrated white onion flakes rehydrated into a cold deli salad need Extra Low.
Standard
For processes with a kill step - baking, retorting, kettle cooking. The default tier for most industrial use.
Low bacterial
Reduced counts for sensitive recipes and stricter customer specifications, without the full steam treatment.
Extra Low Bacterial
Steam-treated and tested for ready-to-eat applications with no further heat step. Values per lot on the COA.
Packaging & export
Packaging and Export Logistics for Dehydrated White Onion Flakes
Dehydrated white onion flakes are the lightest cut for their volume, so packing and stowage decide the landed cost more than for any other cut. This is how a lot is packed and shipped.
25kg
Per bag
Laminated kraft, double PE liner
32
Bags per Europallet
800 kg net, 4 x 8 pattern
10
Pallets per 20 ft
9-10 t net, single height
21-23t
Per 40 ft high cube
About 22 pallets
How a lot ships
From Sealed Bag to Your Port
Bag, pallet, container, protection, route and documents - the things a packing instruction has to say.
- Bag 20 or 25 kg laminated kraft paper bag with a double polyethylene liner, heat-sealed; 10-14 kg cartons on request; plain or with your label.
- Pallet 32 bags in a 4 x 8 pattern on a Europallet, 800 kg net, about 1.65 m high, stretch-wrapped with a top sheet; industrial and GMA pallets on request.
- Container 10 pallets in a 20 ft container, 9-10 t net; 21-23 t in a 40 ft high cube. Single height, never double-stacked - flakes crush.
- Protection Kraft dunnage against the container walls, top sheets on every pallet, desiccant bags for cold-weather arrivals; the box is inspected in daylight before loading.
- Mixed pallets and LCL From one pallet. Heavier cuts at the bottom, dehydrated white onion flakes on top; LCL sails on the same corridor in consolidated containers.
- Route and transit Sealed at our premises under customs self-sealing, trucked 90 minutes to Pipavav port. About two weeks to the Gulf and Southeast Asia, four to five weeks to North Europe and the US east coast.
- Documents Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of analysis, health certificate where required, bill of lading - sent as drafts for your review before the vessel sails.
Export markets
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes Export Markets
The same lot, a different document set. Where our containers go and what each destination asks for.
Germany and the EU
Customs code 0712 20 00; residue limits per Regulation 396/2005 and the IFS and BRCGS supplier-approval questions answered with documents. Hamburg, Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Exporting to GermanyUnited Kingdom
UK Global Tariff line 0712 20 00, IPAFFS pre-notification where it applies, residue limits per the GB MRL register and the same lot documentation as for the EU. Felixstowe and Southampton.
Exporting to the UKUnited States and Canada
FDA facility registration of the source plant, prior notice, and the certificate of analysis that a US importer's FSVP file needs. New York, Savannah and Montreal.
Exporting to the USA and CanadaGulf states
Halal certification on request, Arabic labelling for retail packs, and about two weeks on the water from Pipavav. Jebel Ali and Dammam.
Exporting to the GulfSoutheast Asia
Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam from the same corridor, with the transit and documentation each market requires.
Exporting to Southeast AsiaOther markets
Tell us the destination and we confirm the document set and the lead time for dehydrated white onion flakes with the quotation.
Ask about your marketQuality
Quality and Certifications for Dehydrated White Onion Flakes
What is certified, what is tested, and what is still in process - stated as it is today.
BRC-certified source plants
Every lot of dehydrated white onion flakes is filled and sealed inside a BRCGS-certified dehydration plant in Mahuva. We never open or repack a bag outside it.
Accredited laboratory report per lot
Pesticides per EU Regulation 396/2005, microbiology, heavy metals and physical parameters, tested by an NABL-accredited laboratory before loading. The report reaches you before the container does.
No additives
No sulphites, no preservatives, no anti-caking agents. The label declares onion, nothing else.
Traceability
A lot code and QR on every bag link to the plant, the harvest window and the laboratory report for that lot.
Registrations
FSSAI licence and APEDA registration in process; numbers are published on this page the day they are issued.
Why KlarHarvest
Why Buy Dehydrated White Onion Flakes from KlarHarvest
Six things you can check before the first order, not after.
A complete quote in one business day
Specification, price, freight and lead time in one document. No partial answers.
From one pallet
LCL and mixed pallets welcome. The large exporters ignore orders under a container; we built the company for them.
Price locked at order
We fix the raw-material price with the plant on the day you confirm, which is why quotes are valid 7-10 days rather than padded with a buffer.
The report before loading
The certificate of analysis for your dehydrated white onion flakes is issued before the container is stuffed, and nothing ships without your release.
Loading video and tracking
You see your bags go into the box, the seal number, and the container's position until it reaches your port.
A client portal per order
Status, photos, videos and every document behind one link, from inquiry to delivery.
FAQ
Dehydrated White Onion Flakes - Frequently Asked Questions
What buyers ask about this cut before the first order. Anything not covered here, send us the question - you have an answer within one business day.
Are onion flakes the same as kibbled onion?
Yes - "kibbled" is the traditional trade term for dehydrated white onion flakes in the 8-20 mm cut. We quote the size band explicitly, so the word never matters.
Which colour grade do you supply by default?
Standard white (L* 84-88) unless your specification asks for bright white. In-season lots from April to June often reach the bright-white band; we say so on the COA rather than charging for a promise.
Why does a 20-ft container hold only 9-10 tonnes of dehydrated white onion flakes?
Low bulk density: flakes are the lightest cut for their volume, so the container fills by volume before it reaches its weight limit. Finer cuts stow 12-19 tonnes.
Can I mix flakes with other cuts on one pallet?
Yes. Powder and granules go at the bottom, flakes on top, and the pallet ships as one line item with one document set.
Do I need to rehydrate dehydrated white onion flakes before use?
Not in wet cooking with enough free water. For frying or dry applications, rehydrate first - 15-20 minutes in cold water.
Can I get a custom size band?
Yes. Send your target sieve specification for dehydrated white onion flakes and we quote against it; the band is agreed at order stage.
Which markets do you ship to?
Anywhere a container sails from Pipavav. The document set differs by destination - the EU, the UK, the USA and the Gulf are described above - and it is confirmed with your quotation.
Same category
Other Cut Sizes of Dehydrated White Onion
Same onion, same plant, same lot documentation - a different particle size.
CHOPPED · 3-5 MM
White Onion Chopped
Uniform pieces for even distribution in dry mixes, stuffings and ready-meal bases.
View details for white onion chopped
MINCED · 1-3 MM
White Onion Minced
Fine cut with fast rehydration - ideal for sauces, dressings and short-cook recipes.
View details for white onion minced
GRANULES · 0.5-1 MM
White Onion Granules
Free-flowing granulation for seasoning blends and coating systems. Consistent mesh size, lot after lot.
View details for white onion granules
POWDER · 100 MESH
White Onion Powder
Fine powder with concentrated flavour - the base ingredient for spice blends, marinades and snack seasonings.
View details for white onion powder
CUSTOM · 8-20 MM TO 100 MESH
Need a custom mesh or cut?
We run every cut from 8-20 mm flakes down to 100 mesh powder, and match granulation to your specification at order stage.
Ask usAlso in red onion
The Same Cuts in Dehydrated Red Onion
Same plants, same lab report, same packing - the red onion carries its skin colour through every cut.
FLAKES · 8-20 MM
Red Onion Flakes (Kibbled)
Pink-red dried pieces with a sharper flavour profile - preferred where colour should be visible in the final dish.
View details for red onion flakes (kibbled)
CHOPPED · 3-5 MM
Red Onion Chopped
Red onion pieces for ethnic cuisine ranges, chutneys, curry bases and dry mixes.
View details for red onion chopped
MINCED · 1-3 MM
Red Onion Minced
Fine cut combining red onion colour with quick rehydration for pastes and sauces.
View details for red onion minced
GRANULES · 0.5-1 MM
Red Onion Granules
Free-flowing granules for blends where red onion character is specified.
View details for red onion granules
POWDER · 100 MESH
Red Onion Powder
Fine red onion powder for seasonings, snack coatings and ready-mix formulations.
View details for red onion powder
CUSTOM · 8-20 MM TO 100 MESH
Need a custom mesh or cut?
We run every cut from 8-20 mm flakes down to 100 mesh powder, and match granulation to your specification at order stage.
Ask usStart here
Get a Dehydrated Onion Quote Within One Business Day
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