Organic Granulated Onion

Smith & Truslow Organic Granulated Onion is USDA certified organic, carefully processed in small batches, and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the rich, savory, deeply sweet onion flavor that makes granulated onion one of the most essential and versatile spices in every serious cook's kitchen.

Our organic granulated onion is made from premium certified organic onions, carefully dehydrated and granulated to a coarser texture than onion powder — preserving a slightly more pronounced onion flavor and a satisfying texture that blends beautifully into dry rubs, spice blends, marinades, and slow-cooked dishes. Whether you're building a classic BBQ rub, seasoning a pot roast, flavoring a French onion soup, adding depth to a burger blend, or creating a custom all-purpose seasoning, Smith & Truslow organic granulated onion delivers a consistent, full-bodied onion flavor that fresh onions and conventional granulated onion simply can't replicate.

Granulated Onion vs Onion Powder vs Fresh Onion — What's the Difference?

Granulated onion, onion powder, and fresh onion each play a distinct role in the kitchen — and knowing when to use each one is the mark of a confident, skilled cook. Fresh onion delivers bright, sharp, pungent flavor and moisture — essential in raw applications like salads, salsas, and finishing sauces but prone to burning in high-heat cooking and inconsistent in flavor intensity. Onion powder is finely ground to a smooth consistency that dissolves instantly into liquids, sauces, and wet marinades — ideal when you want onion flavor distributed invisibly and evenly throughout a dish. Granulated onion has a slightly coarser texture than onion powder that gives it a more pronounced, slightly rustic onion presence — making it the preferred choice for dry rubs, seasoning blends, and spice mixes where a little texture and a bold onion flavor are exactly what you want. For dry rubs especially, granulated onion outperforms onion powder by adhering better to the surface of meat and releasing its flavor gradually during long, slow cooking.

Why Our Organic Granulated Onion Is Different

Most conventional granulated onion is made from onions grown with synthetic pesticides and processed with anticaking agents to prevent clumping. Some brands blend granulated onion with starch fillers that reduce the intensity and purity of flavor. Not ours. Every lot of Smith & Truslow organic granulated onion is made from 100% certified organic onions with nothing added — no anticaking agents, no fillers, no irradiation — and tested by an accredited third-party lab against heavy metal specifications more stringent than industry standards. Pure granulated onion. Maximum flavor. Nothing hidden.

How to Use Organic Granulated Onion

• Build the foundation of dry rubs and BBQ seasonings for the grill
• Season burger patties, meatballs, meat loaf, and sausage blends
• Add depth to pot roast, beef stew, and braised short ribs
• Blend into French onion soup, onion dip, and savory sauces
• Season roasted potatoes, vegetables, and cauliflower steaks
• Mix into homemade ranch dressing, onion dip, and aioli
• Use in taco seasoning, fajita blends, and Tex-Mex spice mixes
• Stir into soups, chowders, and slow-cooker dishes
• Combine with garlic powder, paprika, and cumin for an all-purpose seasoning
• Season fried chicken, chicken wings, and Southern-style dishes
• Blend into compound butters for finishing grilled steaks and roasted vegetables
• Add to homemade croutons, seasoned breadcrumbs, and savory crackers

Certifications & Testing

• Certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (USDA NOP)
• Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm
• Certified kosher by Earth Kosher
• Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
• No fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation
• Non-irradiated — steam sterilized only

Available in a 1.7 oz jar, 4 oz jar (by volume) and refill bag. Free shipping on orders over $85.

Also try our Organic Garlic Powder and Organic Paprika — or browse our full line of USDA certified organic spices

Organic Onion Granulated Spec Sheet