Product Overview

For fresh produce wholesalers, spice blenders, and commercial food service operators sourcing high-grade fresh Alliums, these premium fresh red onions offer uniform quality and exceptional culinary versatility. Each bulb features a well-rounded, plump bulb shape encased in thin, papery, vibrant magenta-to-deep-red dry skins. Upon slicing, they reveal crisp, translucent white layers with distinct purplish outer rings, delivering a firm texture alongside a sharp, aromatic pungency that softens into a delicate natural sweetness when cooked. Perfectly suited for raw applications in foodservice salads, salsas, and garnishes, as well as sautéed bases, sauces, and industrial dehydrated or pickled food processing lines. Sourced and cured under optimal conditions, these onions provide excellent bulk storage life, minimal shrinkage during transport, and high yield ratios, ensuring cost-effective handling and reliable inventory management for bulk importers.

Key Features

* Vibrant Deep Skin Color — Boasts outer papery skins ranging from rich magenta to dark violet-red, enhancing produce display appeal and visual presentation.

* Firm, Crisp Texture — Maintains structural integrity and high moisture retention, rendering clean cuts with minimal tearing during mechanical or manual slicing.

* Balanced Pungent Profile — Features a robust, aromatic flavor profile that performs consistently across fresh culinary applications, marinades, and cooked dishes.

* Uniform Bulb Sizing — Sorted into standardized diameter ranges to streamline automated commercial preparation, slicing equipment, and batch processing.

* Tight, Properly Cured Necks — Features tightly closed stem ends and well-dried skins to prevent internal moisture loss and reduce susceptibility to rot or sprouting.

* Extended Bulk Storage Life — Offers strong post-harvest longevity under temperature-controlled transit, reducing spoilage and freight risk for long-distance export.

Specifications

* Product Type: Fresh Red Onions (Allium cepa)

* Material/Composition: 100% Fresh Whole Onions

* Processing Method: Field Harvested, Air Cured, Sorted, and Graded

* Cut/Style/Form: Whole Bulbs with Cured Skins and Roots

* Moisture Content: Approx. 85-88%

* Size/Dimensions per unit: 40-60 mm / 50-70 mm / 70-90 mm diameter

* Packaging: Mesh Bags, Jute Bags, or Wooden Bins

* Bulk Packaging Dimensions: 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, or 50 kg per bag

* Weight per Unit: Approx. 80-250 g per bulb (depending on size grade)

* Color: Deep Red / Purple Papery Skin with White Flesh

* Grade: Premium / Export Grade A

* Shelf Life: Approx. 3-6 months under optimal cold chain storage

* Storage Conditions: Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space (approx. 0-4°C, 65-70% RH)

* Certifications: GlobalGAP, Phytosanitary Certificate, HACCP compliant