Product Overview

For commercial food manufacturers, produce distributors, and institutional catering suppliers sourcing foundational fresh ingredients, these premium red shallots offer superior quality and supply chain consistency. Each bulb exhibits a rounded to slightly elongated teardrop structure enclosed in a multi-layered, papery pink-to-deep-crimson skin. Upon peeling, the bulbs reveal tight, dense fleshy cloves with translucent pink veining, yielding a crisp, firm snap when sliced and releasing a robust, complex aromatic profile that balances sharp pungency with subtle natural sweetness. Specially sorted and thoroughly well-cured to reduce surface moisture, this format is exceptionally suited for industrial seasoning bases, sauce and paste manufacturing, commercial dehydrating, or direct retail fresh distribution. For high-volume B2B buyers, these shallots ensure high physical integrity, high processing yields, minimal spoilage rates during long-distance maritime transport, and dependable visual uniformity required for bulk commercial handling.

Key Features

1. Vibrant Crimson Papery Tunic — Multi-layered dry outer skin protects internal fleshy layers against abrasion and atmospheric moisture during shipment.
2. Dense Clove Structure — Firm, low-water-content flesh delivers optimal processing yields and crisp texture when raw or cooked.
3. Pungent Aromatic Profile — Concentrated essential flavor compounds provide intense taste performance in paste, extract, and cooking applications.
4. Thorough Curing Process — Kiln or air-cured roots and necks prevent mold development, sprout growth, and premature decay in transit.
5. Uniform Size Grading — Carefully sorted diameter bands ensure predictable high-speed mechanical peeling and slicing efficiency.
6. Extended Storage Life — Robust physical characteristics allow long-term holding in controlled ambient conditions with minimal weight loss.
7. Versatile Culinary Application — Performs exceptionally across fresh produce markets, commercial frying, pickling, and industrial sauce bases.

Specifications

1. Product Type: Fresh Whole Red Shallots
2. Material/Composition: 100% Natural Fresh Allium cepa var. aggregatum
3. Processing Method: Harvested, Field Cured, Sorted, and Air Dried
4. Cut/Style/Form: Whole Bulbs with Intact Outer Tunic
5. Size/Dimensions per unit: Approx. 25–45 mm Diameter
6. Weight per Unit: Approx. 15–35 g per bulb
7. Color: Deep Red to Purplish-Pink Outer Skin; Translucent Pale Pink Flesh
8. Grade: Export Grade A
9. Moisture Content: Approx. 78–82%
10. Shelf Life: 3–6 Months (under optimal storage conditions)
11. Storage Conditions: Cool, Dry, and Well-Ventilated (10–15°C, 65–70% Relative Humidity)
12. Bulk Packaging Dimensions: 10 kg, 20 kg, or 25 kg Mesh Bags / Jute Sacks