What is Onion Powder?
Onion powder is a spice which is made from dried onions. The spice retains some of the pungency and flavor of fresh onions. Some cooks like to use onion powder because it is easier to handle than fresh onions, requiring no chopping or special treatment, and a number of recipes call for it. Most markets carry onion powder, typically with the other dried spices, and depending on where you live, you may be able to find several varieties of onion powder to choose from. Bulb onions are used for onion powder, because the bulb concentrates much of the flavor and distinctive aroma of the onion. Typically the onions are dried and then ground, although some companies grind the onions into a paste and dehydrate the paste, claiming that this enhances the flavor. In either case, the end result is a fine whitish powder with an intense onion scent.
