Onion Juice Concentrate Original

BALANCED ONION FOUNDATION

Onion Juice Concentrate Original is our versatile, all-purpose onion solution that delivers authentic onion taste across diverse food applications. Combining both cooked and fresh onion notes in perfect balance, this concentrated liquid ingredient provides the foundational onion character that consumers recognize and expect. Unlike our Umami variant designed for enhancement, Original functions as a comprehensive taste base and flavor improver, building complete onion profiles that form the backbone of soups, sauces, seasonings, and prepared foods. When your formulation calls for genuine onion taste rather than enhancement, Original delivers exactly what's needed.

Product Characteristics
OJC Original is produced to capture the full spectrum of onion flavor, from the bright, sharp notes of fresh onion to the mellow, sweet characteristics of cooked onion. The result is a balanced liquid concentrate with moderate viscosity, light to medium brown color, and a flavor profile that reads immediately as "onion" to consumers. This versatility makes it the foundation ingredient for applications where onion is a primary flavor component rather than a background enhancer.

Key Functional Benefits
Balanced Flavor Profile: Combines fresh and cooked onion notes for complete taste Versatile Application: Functions as primary onion source or taste improver Authentic Onion Character: Delivers recognizable onion flavor consumers expect Simplified Processing: Replaces fresh or dehydrated onion with consistent quality Clean Label: "Onion juice concentrate" declaration, simple and consumer friendly Cost Effective: Concentrated form reduces handling, storage, and waste vs. fresh onion Year Round Consistency: Eliminates seasonal variations in onion quality and pricing

Applications Across Categories
Soups and Stews: Primary onion source in vegetable, chicken, beef, and cream based soups
Sauces and Gravies: Foundational flavor in brown gravies, pasta sauces, cooking sauces
Seasonings and Marinades: Base note in spice blends, rubs, and liquid marinades
Ready Meals: Consistent onion taste in frozen entrées, meal kits, prepared sides
Dips and Spreads: Onion dips, cream cheese blends, vegetable spreads
Meat Products: Flavor base in burgers, meatloaf, sausages, and processed meats
Vegetable Products: Enhances roasted vegetables, grain bowls, plant forward dishes

Technical Specifications
OJC Original is standardized for consistent brix, flavor balance, and color across production batches. The concentration level delivers approximately 5 to 8 times the flavor impact of fresh onion (depending on application), meaning lower inclusion rates achieve the same taste result. Meets international food safety standards with full traceability from field to finished ingredient. Compatible with standard liquid handling equipment and stable under typical food processing conditions.

Proven Application Results
Soup Bases: Complete onion profile at 3 to 5% inclusion replaces chopped fresh onion
Brown Gravies: Authentic onion foundation at 2 to 4% inclusion
Burger Patties: Enhanced onion taste at 1.5 to 3% inclusion without texture issues
Vegetable Medleys: Improves overall taste at 1 to 2% inclusion in frozen vegetable blends
Multiple Categories: Consistent quality eliminates batch to batch variations from fresh onion

Advantages vs. Alternatives
vs. Fresh Onion: No prep work, no waste, consistent year round, concentrated impact, longer shelf life
vs. Dehydrated Onion: Better flavor authenticity, faster rehydration, no texture concerns, cleaner taste
vs. Onion Powder: More complete flavor profile, liquid form easier in many applications, authentic taste
vs. Onion Flavoring: Real onion ingredient vs. flavoring, clean label, consumer positive perception

The Balance Advantage
The unique characteristic of OJC Original is its balance between fresh and cooked onion notes. Fresh onion contributes brightness, sharpness, and aromatic volatiles. Cooked onion provides sweetness, depth, and mellow rounded notes. Most onion ingredients lean heavily toward one profile or the other. Original captures both, creating versatility across applications that require different onion characteristics. This means one ingredient serves multiple formulation needs rather than requiring separate fresh and cooked onion sources.

Formulation Guidance
Typical inclusion rates range from 1 to 5% depending on application and desired onion intensity. For applications where onion is a primary flavor (French onion soup, onion dip), use 4 to 5%. For applications where onion is a supporting flavor (gravies, meat products), use 1.5 to 3%. For subtle onion background (vegetable blends, grain bowls), use 1 to 2%. Our applications team provides detailed dosage recommendations based on your specific product requirements and target onion profile.

Storage and Handling
Store in cool, dry conditions. Once opened, reseal containers and refrigerate to maintain optimal quality. Product is stable at ambient temperatures during production processes but benefits from cool storage between uses. Compatible with stainless steel processing equipment; avoid prolonged contact with reactive metals. Standard food grade liquid handling protocols apply.

Global Availability
OJC Original is available globally through our distribution network, with regulatory compliance documentation supporting use in major markets including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East. Organic and non GMO certified versions available upon request for customers requiring specific certifications.

Technical Support
Our applications team provides formulation support including fresh onion replacement calculations, flavor profile optimization, process integration guidance, and sensory evaluation. We help customers transition from fresh, dehydrated, or powdered onion to OJC Original with minimal reformulation disruption. Sample quantities available for evaluation and development trials.