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Product Description – Onion

Onions (Allium cepa) are one of the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables globally, valued for their distinctive pungent flavor, aroma, and versatility in culinary applications. They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, dietary fiber, and sulfur compounds that contribute to health benefits such as immune support and heart health.

Available in multiple varieties (red, yellow, white, and shallots), onions are consumed fresh, cooked, dehydrated, or processed into powders, flakes, and pastes. Their long shelf life and adaptability make them an essential ingredient in households, restaurants, and the food industry worldwide.

Product Specifications – Onion

General Attributes:

• Product: Fresh Onion
• Botanical Name: Allium cepa
• Varieties: Red Onion, White Onion, Yellow Onion, Shallot
• Origin: Tanzania
• Shelf Life: 3–6 months (depending on storage and variety)
• Storage: Cool, dry, and well-ventilated environment

Physical Characteristics:

• Size: 40 mm – 80 mm+ (depending on grade)
• Shape: Round to oval
• Skin: Dry, firm, multi-layered; red, white, or yellow depending on variety
• Flesh: Crisp, juicy, pungent aroma
• Purity: ≥ 98% uniform bulbs
• Foreign Matter: ≤ 2%
• Sprouting: Not allowed
• Damage: ≤ 2% mechanical or disease damage

Nutritional Values (per 100 g, approximate):

• Energy: 40 kcal
• Water Content: 89%
• Protein: 1.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
• Sugars: 4.2 g
• Fiber: 1.7 g
• Fat: 0.1 g
• Vitamin C: 7–8 mg
• Potassium: 146 mg
• Sulfur Compounds: Naturally present, contributing to health benefits

Microbiological & Safety Standards:

• Pesticide Residues: Within permissible international limits
• Salmonella: Absent
• E. coli: Absent

Packaging Options:

• 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg mesh or jute bags
• Customized packaging as per buyer request

Applications:

• Culinary: Base ingredient for soups, sauces, curries, stir-fries, salads, and seasonings
• Processing: Used in dehydrated onion flakes, powders, and pastes
• Pickling and condiments
• Food industry: Flavoring agent in packaged foods and snacks