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Onion

Onion

Variety: Red Onion / Yellow Onion / White Onion (as per buyer requirement)

General Product Description

Onions are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world. Known for their pungent flavor, versatility in cooking, and rich nutritional profile, onions are an essential commodity in the global food market. They are exported fresh, dehydrated, or processed, meeting international standards for quality, grading, and packaging.

The bulbs are cultivated under hygienic conditions, free from harmful pesticides, and harvested at optimum maturity to ensure maximum shelf life and flavor retention.

Specifications for Export Grade Fresh Onions

Parameter Specification
Size Small: 25–40 mm diameter
Medium: 40–70 mm
Large: 70–90 mm
Extra Large: 90+ mm
Color Red / Yellow / White (as per order)
Shape Round to oval, firm, and compact
Skin Dry, thin, papery skin with natural color
Pungency Mild / Strong (as per variety)
Moisture Content 85–90% (fresh onions)
Dry Matter Content Minimum 10–12%
Shelf Life 30–60 days under recommended storage
Foreign Matter Nil
Decay / Rot Max 1–2% by weight
Sprouting Nil
Odor & Taste Natural onion aroma, no off-odors
Residues As per Codex Alimentarius / importing country standards
Storage Temperature 0–5°C (cold storage), 30–35°C (ambient, dry conditions)

 

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Description

Types of Onions in International Trade
  1. Red Onions
  • Deep red to purple skin, white to red flesh
  • Strong flavor, commonly used raw, grilled, or in curries
  • Main exporting countries: India, Egypt, Turkey
    1. Yellow Onions
  • Golden-brown skin, white flesh
  • Balanced flavor, suitable for cooking, soups, and stews
  • Long shelf life; most traded onion type globally
    1. White Onions
  • White skin and flesh
  • Mild, sweet taste; used in Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine
  • Shorter shelf life compared to yellow onions
    1. Sweet Onions
  • Low sulfur content, high sugar content
  • Mild flavor; eaten raw or lightly cooked
  • Examples: Vidalia (USA), Walla Walla (USA)
    1. Shallots
  • Small, elongated bulbs, reddish-brown skin
Mild, sweet flavor; used in gourmet cooking
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