Spices, onion powder

Onion powder is made by dehydrating onions and grinding them into a fine powder, giving concentrated onion flavor without the moisture, texture, or prep work of fresh onion. It's a pantry staple for dry rubs on meat, seasoning blends for popcorn or fries, and recipes like dips, marinades, and soups where fresh onion would add unwanted liquid or texture. Because it's so concentrated, a teaspoon goes a long way, and it's often combined with garlic powder, paprika, and salt in homemade spice blends.

Keep onion powder in a sealed container away from light and moisture, where it stays potent for a year or more before its flavor starts to fade. Since it's used in small pinches, typically a teaspoon (2g) at a time, its per-100g nutrient figures are more a reflection of concentration than what a single use contributes; a 100g amount would carry 15.2g of fiber and 341 calories, and notably 54% of the Daily Value for fiber along with 30% for calcium, 27% for magnesium, and 26% for vitamin C. In the tiny quantities actually used per dish, it functions purely as a flavor booster rather than a meaningful source of these nutrients.