Fresh Whole Onion

Fresh Whole Onion from Vietnam

Specifications:

• Types: Yellow onion (brown-yellow skin, white flesh), red/purple onion (red-purple skin, light purple flesh); round, firm bulbs.
• Quality: Clean, fresh, dry smooth skin, no sprouting, no rot, no pests/diseases, no pesticide residues; graded by size S (4-6cm), M (6-8cm), L (>8cm).

Production:

• Mainly grown in northern provinces (Hải Dương, Bắc Giang, Hưng Yên, Ninh Bình), partly in central Vietnam (Quảng Nam, Bình Định) and Central Highlands.
• Harvested after 3–4 months (from seeds) or 4–5 months (from seedlings), outer skin dried, roots and leaves trimmed, sorted manually or mechanically.

Uses (Culinary & Medicinal):

• Culinary: Used in salads, stir-fries, caramelized dishes, soups, grilled foods; develops natural sweetness when cooked.
• Medicinal: Rich in quercetin and antioxidants; helps lower cholesterol, stabilize blood pressure, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, support cardiovascular health, aid blood sugar control.

Applications in Other Industries:

• Food Processing Industry: Extracts used as natural flavoring for sauces, canned soups, snacks, powdered seasonings; dehydrated onion, fried onion.
• Pharmaceuticals & Functional Foods: Quercetin extracts in antioxidant supplement capsules, cardiovascular support, cancer research support.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Onion extracts in anti-hair loss treatments, hair growth shampoos, skin-brightening creams.
• Other Industries: Onion waste as livestock feed; extracts for natural coloring and flavoring.

Packaging:

• Mesh bags: 10–20–25–30 kg (most common for export).
• Cartons: 5–10–20 kg (ventilated, lined with moisture-proof paper).
• Custom options: PE bags or MA bags to control humidity and prevent sprouting.

Quantity per 20ft Container:

• Dry container or reefer container (refrigerated): Approximately 22–26 tons (depending on mesh bag/carton packing and stacking; stored at 0–5°C with good ventilation to avoid sprouting and rot).

Certificates:

• Mandatory: Phytosanitary Certificate (Plant Quarantine).
• Commonly provided: HACCP, ISO 22000, VietGAP/GlobalGAP (food safety); Certificate of Origin (C/O) for tariff benefits if required.