What is dried minced onion?

Dried minced onion is a finely chopped dehydrated form of onion. It is made from peeled, sliced, and dried fresh onions, and is widely used in cooking as a convenient alternative to fresh onions when the recipe requires a small amount of onion flavor. It is commonly used in soups, sauces, stews, salads, casseroles, and other dishes to add onion flavor without the hassle of chopping and dicing fresh onions. It has a strong and concentrated onion flavor, but it should not be used as a direct replacement for fresh onions in all cases, as it lacks the water content and texture of fresh onions. Dried minced onion is typically sold in jars or packages and can be stored at room temperature.