Onion
For Global Markets
- Nashik Red/Garwa Onion.: Deep red skin, pungent taste, and 10-12 months shelf life (cold storage).
- White Onion.: Mild flavor, ideal for dehydration, powder, and flakes industry.
- Yellow Onion.: Specially grown for European markets with medium pungency.
- Shallots.: Copper-brown skin, delicate taste for gourmet sauces.
Specifications
Export Quality
- Origin.: Maharashtra (Nashik/Ahmednagar), India
- Varieties.: Agri found Dark Red, Pusa Red, Nashik Local
- Size Range.: 25mm+, 35mm+, 45mm+, 55mm+, 65mm+
- Color.: Dark Red, Pink, or White
- Moisture Content.: Below 85% (Properly Cured)
- Packaging.: 5, 10, 20, 25, 50 kg Mesh/Jute/Leno Bags
- Shelf Life.: 3-4 Weeks (Ambient), 10-12 Months (Cold Storage)
- Certifications.: APEDA, FSSAI, FDA, Halal, Phytosanitary
Export Quality Standards and Grading
Standard Specifications
- External Appearance.: Bulbs must be clean, firm, and possess thoroughly cured (fully dried) outer skins to ensure premium texture and visual appeal.
- Size Uniformity.: Mandatory uniformity in bulb size and shape within a single lot; bulbs must be free from double bulbs or mechanical damage.
- Moisture Content.: Moisture levels must be strictly maintained below 85% to prevent internal decay and maximize storage stability during transit.
- Defect Tolerance.: Presence of decayed, pest-infested, or sprouted onions is strictly limited to a maximum of 2% per consignment.
- Foreign Matter.: Total content of soil, chaff, and other extraneous materials must be less than 2% of the total batch weight.
Standard Export Label
Nutrition Facts Per Serving (110g / 1 Medium Onion)
- Calories.: 44 kcal
- Total Carbohydrate.: 10g (3% DV)
- Dietary Fiber.: 2g (7% DV)
- Vitamin C.: 9.0 mg (15% DV)
- Vitamin B6.: 0.1 mg (5% DV)
- Potassium.: 126 mg (4% DV)
- Total Sugars.: 5g
- Protein.: 1g
- Cholesterol & Sodium.: 0 mg
