Great Value Minced Onion, 17 oz

I bought the 17 oz container of Great Value Minced Onion because I got tired of chopping fresh onions every time I cooked. Some nights you just want to open a jar and move on with your life. The container is a good size—big enough to last months, but not so huge that it takes up half the spice cabinet. When I popped the lid, the smell hit me right away. It's that classic dried onion smell, punchy and savory, but not harsh or stale like some older jars I've bought elsewhere. The pieces are pretty consistent in size, about what you'd expect from minced onion. Not too powdery, not too chunky. I've used it in meatloaf, scrambled eggs, and sprinkled into soups. It rehydrates well in anything with moisture. In a dry rub for chicken, it stays crunchy-ish, which I actually liked. In a pot of beans, you can't even tell it wasn't fresh. My only real complaint is that the shaker top has holes that are a little too small. For minced onion, you really have to shake hard to get enough out. I ended up unscrewing the lid and using a spoon half the time. Also, the flavor is good but not as sharp as fresh onion—so if a recipe calls for raw onion punch, this won't fully replace it. I'm hoping the whole 17 oz stays dry and clump-free over time. So far, no issues. For busy nights, this saves me tears and time.