McCormick Minced Onions

McCormick Minced Onions (3.50 oz) is a pantry-ready jar of dried, chopped onion pieces marketed as a convenient shortcut for home cooks. You'd typically find it in the spices and seasonings aisle or with dried herbs and powdered garlic—shelved near onion powder, garlic flakes, bouillon and other dried aromatics. It’s positioned as a tried-and-true kitchen staple for weeknight dinners, soup and stew boosters, and quick party dips. The brand leans on McCormick’s long-standing American heritage and reliability: an every-kitchen name appealing to busy families, home cooks who value consistency, and anyone wanting to skip peeling and chopping. The label emphasizes origin (“made from California-grown onions”) and convenience; there are no child-oriented graphics or organic/eco certifications printed on the standard jar, so its marketing reads practical rather than artisanal. In plain terms the product is dehydrated onion — a minimally processed vegetable that has been dried and packaged for shelf stability. Sensory experience: the flakes are dry and crisp in the jar with a toasted, sharp onion aroma; when added to soups, stews or soaked in dressing they rehydrate into soft, savory pieces that deliver a concentrated, slightly toasty onion flavor. Packaging is a small clear glass or plastic spice jar with a twist-top lid and measure-friendly scoop often used in quick-cooking rituals—stirring into sauces, mixing into tuna or potato salad, or sprinkling on casseroles. Because it’s shelf-stable and portioned, shoppers buy it for convenience, emergency cooking, and to maintain a stocked pantry without the hassle of produce prep.