PTI Onion Powder is dehydrated, ground onion that is commonly use as a seasoning. Onion powder is a commercially prepared food product that has several culinary uses. Onion powder can also be homemade. PTI Onion Powder adds a sweet and savory flavor to certain dishes that you can't get from fresh onions. On the other hand, onion powder comes from onions that have been dried and then broken to varying degrees, from flakes to powder. No texture, no water, and a more concentrated oniony punch. And just like with fresh onions, the flavor of onion powder varies, too.

You can use onion powder in any recipe that calls for fresh onion. One tablespoon of onion powder is equal to a half cup of chopped fresh onion. It's easy! Sprinkle the onion powder over the surface of the dish and stir. Soups and stews are perfect candidates for onion powder. When there's no time to chop onions, onion powder is one option. So, substitute 1 tablespoon of onion powder for one medium chopped onion. So, for the best onion flavor, use frozen chopped onions or dried minced onion. 

A 1-tablespoon serving of onion powder contains about 1 gram of dietary fiber. This amount supplies 2.6 percent of an adult man's daily requirement of fiber and 4 percent of a woman's recommended daily intake. Onion powder has as much fiber per tablespoon as a half-cup serving of cooked cauliflower, 1 medium-sized tomato. A diet that regularly includes a high intake of fiber may decrease your risk of stroke, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol.

Benefits:

Onions are low in calories yet high in nutrients, including vitamin C, B vitamins. Research shows that eating onions may help reduce heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure. A diet rich in vegetables like onions may have a protective effect against certain cancers. Due to the many beneficial compounds found in onions, consuming them may help reduce high blood sugar. Onions are a rich source of prebiotics, which help boost digestive health, improve the bacterial balance in your gut and benefit your immune system. Onions can easily be add to savory dishes, including eggs, meat dishes, soups, and baked goods.