Van Drunen Farms offers freeze-dried shallot as a flavor ingredient. In the same family as onions and garlic, shallots offer a milder, sweeter taste than onion, while also offering a complex afternote and spiciness that resembles garlic, according to the company. This product can be rehydrated and added to foods or used in dry mixes, or in any recipe that calls for onions for an upscale boost of flavor. In addition, freeze-dried shallot powdermay be used as a seasoning.