Technologies Ready for Transfer and Commercialization - Low temperature dried onion slices

• Low temperature process for drying of onion slices
• This technology protects the thermally labile bioactive compounds present in the onion.
• Dehydrated products with better retained quality can be obtained by this technology
• The huge loss of onion during the growing season can be avoided by convert it into the dried form
• Cost-effective, energy-efficient, rapid drying, and ease of operation as well as maintenance.
• Improved retention of colour, flavour, vitamin and quercetin contents.
• Can be used in quick-fix recipes and as crunchy onion toppings.