Gujarat, specifically the agricultural belt surrounding Mahuva and Gondal, produces over 80% of India's dehydrated allium commodities. International food manufacturers, seasoning compounders, and soup/snack brands rely on dehydrated white onion flakes and dehydrated garlic powder as shelf-stable, micro-pure alternatives to fresh produce.
1. Technical Export Specifications
| Quality Parameter | Dehydrated White Onion Flakes / Kibbled | Dehydrated Garlic Powder (100 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|
| Color & Appearance | Uniform creamy white, free from scorched flakes | Creamy off-white to pale yellow, free-flowing |
| Moisture Content | 5.0% to 6.0% Max. | 5.0% to 6.0% Max. |
| Total Ash | 4.0% Max. | 4.5% Max. |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 0.5% Max. | 0.5% Max. |
| Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) | < 50 ppm (or Nil for untreated lots) | < 50 ppm |
| Microbiological Standard | Salmonella Absent / 25g • TPC < 50,000 CFU/g | Salmonella Absent / 25g • Yeast & Mold < 100 CFU/g |
2. Container Capacity (Mundra Port Sea Freight)
- 20-ft FCL (Dehydrated Onion Flakes): Approx. 7.5 to 8.5 Metric Tons (fluffy, high-volume cargo packed in 14 kg / 20 kg poly-lined cartons).
- 40-ft HQ (Dehydrated Onion Flakes): Approx. 16.0 to 18.0 Metric Tons.
- 20-ft FCL (Garlic Powder): Approx. 14.0 to 15.0 Metric Tons (dense product in 25 kg multi-wall kraft paper bags).
3. Commercial Inquiries & Export Samples
SpiceNest processes allium commodities in HACCP-certified dehydrator units with optical color sorters and metal detectors (Fe, Non-Fe, SS).
Institutional Sample Policy
Third-party lab certificates of analysis (CoA) and pre-shipment evaluation lots are dispatched upon commercial buyer registration.
Product Samples Available on Request — Contact Commercial Export Desk
