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"Simplify your seasoning with this versatile and potent flavor booster."
Definition
A seasoning blend combining dried ground onion with salt, offering a savory, pungent flavor enhancer.
Sensory Profile
Technical Metrics
Recommended Storage
Cool, Dry, Dark Place
Shelf Life (Potency)
2-3 Years
Typical Onion-to-Salt Ratio
2:1 (Onion Powder:Salt)
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 tsp (5g)Chef’s Secret
To prevent caking, add a few grains of rice to your onion salt shaker. Use it to season a neutral oil for a quick onion-infused cooking oil.
Substitutions
Onion Powder + Salt
Best direct flavor match; allows salt adjustment.
Garlic Powder + Salt
Good for savory dishes where allium flavor is key, slightly different profile.
Granulated Garlic + Salt
Similar texture and allium pungency, but with garlic notes.
Minced Dried Onion + Salt
Provides more texture, needs rehydration in some dishes.
Buying Guide
Look for brands without anti-caking agents for purer flavor, store in an airtight container.