Leeks, a relative of onions, share a similar flavor that is more refined, subtler, and sweeter than the standard onion. Dried leek flakes will reconstitute when soaked in water or cooked in a soup or sauce.
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Color | Green |
| Flavor | Typical of leek, free of other smell |
| Appearance | Flakes |
| Moisture | 8.0% maximum |
| Ash | 6.0% maximum |
| Aerobic Plate Count | 500,000/g maximum |
| Mould and Yeast | 500/g maximum |
| Eļ¼Coli | Negative |