If you run a food manufacturing business or buy ingredients wholesale, you already know that not all onion powder suppliers are the same. The wrong pick can mean inconsistent texture batch to batch, off-flavours that ruin your product, or paperwork problems that hold up your shipment at customs. We have been on both sides of this and want to share what actually matters when you are choosing a supplier.
Why Most Buyers End Up Sourcing from India
India grows and processes more dehydrated onion than almost any other country. Gujarat and Maharashtra are where the best onion farms are, and the onions from these regions are known for their strong, clean flavour. Suppliers here like Geminate International process bulk onion powder in 40 to 80 mesh with moisture under 6 percent, and we provide full export paperwork and lab reports with every order. The prices are competitive because of the scale of production, and the supply chain has matured over decades of serving international food companies.
What Specifications You Should Ask For
Before you request a quote from any onion powder supplier, get clear on what your application needs.
- Mesh size is probably the most important. 40 to 80 mesh works well for sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes. If you need something finer or coarser for a specialty product, ask if the supplier can accommodate that.
- Moisture content should be 6 percent or lower. Higher moisture leads to clumping and shorter shelf life, so do not compromise on this.
- Origin matters because it affects flavour. Gujarat onion powder has a different profile than Maharashtra, so mention where you want it from.
- Shelf life for properly processed onion powder is usually 12 to 18 months when stored correctly.
Always ask for lab reports covering moisture, mesh analysis, and purity. Get these before placing a big order. Most suppliers will send you a sample first so you can test it in your own facility before placing a larger order.
Certifications You Should Look For
FSSAI, ISO 22000, and APEDA registration are the basics for any export-ready onion powder. If a supplier cannot show you current certificates for these, that is a red flag. Buyers in Europe, the US, and the Middle East will usually require proof of all three before they will even consider placing an order. Make sure the certificates are not expired and that the facility is regularly audited. You can check our certifications here to see what proper documentation looks like.
How Packaging and Logistics Work
The industry standard is 25 kg moisture-resistant HDPE bags. If you want custom bags or private label packaging with your own brand on it, that is possible but may require a larger initial order. A good supplier will also handle your export documents, including the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis, and any certificates specific to your destination country. If they cannot help you with this, you are going to spend a lot of time dealing with customs issues yourself.
How to Get Started
Once you know your mesh size, moisture requirement, origin preference, and packaging needs, reach out and ask for a quote and a sample. Test that sample in your actual product, whether that is a sauce, a seasoning blend, or a soup mix. That is the only real way to know if the quality matches what you need. Get in touch with us for a quote or sample of our FSSAI and ISO certified onion powder. We ship to over 25 countries and make sure every order comes with full documentation.