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Product Specification of Dehydrated Onion & Garlic
| Specification | Onion kibbled / minced / granules |
Garlic flakes |
Onion / Garlic powder / minced / granules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 6% max | 6% max | 6% max |
| Hot Water Insoluble | 20% max | 20% max | 20% max |
| Ash Content | 4% max | 4% max | 4% max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 0.5% max | 0.5% max | 0.5% max |
| Major Defects | 1% max | 1% max | 1% max |
| Foreign Matter | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Microbiological analysis | |||
| T. p. c | < 3,00,000 /G | < 1,41,902 /G | Onion < 3,00,000 /G Garlic < 3,00,000 /G |
| Coliforms | <100 /G | ||
| E.coli | NIL | NIL | NIL |
| Moids & yeasts | <1000 /G | <10 /G | Onion <1000 /G Garlic 157 /G |
| Staph. aureus | <100 /G | ||
| B. cereus | <100 /G | NIL | <100 /G |
| Salmonella | NIL / 25G | NIL / 25G | NIL / 25G |
| Processing Method | Mature, fresh white onions/ garlic are washed, trimmed, cut and dehydrated by passing Hot Air Closed Continuous System | ||
| Organoletic Properties | Colour: Onion Kibbled/Powder : Slightly off white, Garlic Flakes: Brownish white, Garlic Powder: Slightly off brown white Taste: Typical of fresh white onions/garlic Aroma: Typical of fresh white onions/garlic |
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RAW ONION (ALLIUM CEPA) — NUTRITION VALUE PER 100 G (3.5 OZ)
| Vitamins | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Folates | 19 mcg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.116 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.123 mg | 2.50% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.120 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Macro Nutrients | ||
| Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Energy | 40 Kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.34 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.10 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.10 g | 0.50% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 4.50% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Electrolytes | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Phyto-nutrients | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
| Carotene-beta | 1 mcg | -- |
| Cryptoxanthin-beta | 0 mcg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 4 mcg | -- |
Onions Provide Disease-Fighting Quercetin
Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties that may help fight chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer. In lab studies, quercetin was shown to prevent histamine release (histamines are the chemicals that cause allergic reactions.3 This makes quercetin-rich foods like onions "natural antihistamines." In addition, quercetin may..
| Reduce the risk of atherosclerosis | Help prevent death from heart disease | Reduce blood pressure |
| Relieve symptoms of interstitial cystitis | Reduce symptoms of prostatitis | Inhibit the growth of cancer cells from breast, colon, prostate, ovarian, endometrial and lung tumors |
| Lower lung cancer risk, especially among smokers | ||
Onions Provide Synergistic health benefits
The many phytochemicals and other nutrients in onions work together to provide synergistic health benefits that reach body-wide. For instance, research has show including onions in your diet may offer the following benefits.
| Prevent inflammatory processes associated with asthma | Reduce symptoms associated with diabetes | Lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides |
| Reduce symptoms associated with osteoporosis and improve bone health | Maintain gastrointestinal health by sustaining beneficial bacteria | Diminish replication of HIV |
| Reduced risk of neurodegenerative disorders | Lower your risk of cataract formation | Antimicrobial properties that may help reduce the rate of food-borne illness |
| Improvement of intestinal flora, improved absorption of calcium and magnesium due to the fructans they contain | Antibacterial and antifungal properties | Lower risk of certain cancers |