Onion powder

Herbs & Spices

GASP score by preparation (lower is gentler · 0–10)

Preparation	Gas	Binding	Overall
Powdered / dehydratedusual	8.8	0.5	9.2

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Alternatives for onion powder, ranked three ways. Tap any ingredient to learn what it is.

Safestflavor bundle · confidence C

Herb & spice blend + infused oil

Lowest likely gas, urgency, residue and irritation.

Monash flags onion powder as a concentrated FODMAP exception. Build flavour from cumin, coriander, and infused oil instead.

Cumin · spice · to taste0.5
Coriander (ground) · spice · to taste0.5
Onion-infused oil · allium base · 1 tbsp1.5

Combined load for these items is 2.6 vs 9.2 for onion powder — about 6.7 points lower.

Scores are modelled estimates, not medical advice. Everyone's gut is different, and tolerance changes over time. Reintroduce foods one at a time, and follow your own medical team's advice.