The Versatile ONION Value Added Products You Can Make.

Written by - Stacey Mac

Recently, onion farmers in St. Thomas faced an unwanted challenge of having excess onions with no market to sell them to. However, this problem can be turned into an opportunity by creating value-added product. By adding value to their onions, farmers can increase their profits, reduce food waste, and provide consumers with a variety of products to choose from. Here are some ideas on how farmers can create value-added products for excess onions:

Onion Powder

Onion powder is a popular ingredient in many cuisines and can be used in a variety of dishes such as soups, stews, and gravies. To make onion powder, onions are dehydrated and then ground into a fine powder. This product can be packaged and sold to consumers or used as an ingredient in other value-added products such as spice blends.

Pickled Onions

Pickled onions are a delicious snack that can be enjoyed on their own or used as a garnish for sandwiches and salads. To make pickled onions, onions are sliced and then pickled in a mixture of vinegar, salt, and sugar.

The pickled onions can be packaged in jars and sold to consumers or used as an ingredient in other valueadded products such as relishes and chutneys.

Onion Jam

Onion jam is a sweet and savory condiment that can be used as a spread on toast or as a topping for burgers and sandwiches. To make onion jam, onions are caramelized and then cooked with sugar and vinegar to create a thick, jam-like consistency. The jam can be packaged in jars and sold to consumers or used as an ingredient in other value-added products such as salad dressings and marinades.