Fresh Whole Purple Shallot from Vietnam
Specifications:
- Types: Purple shallot (hành tím/hành hương) – small bulbs, glossy purple-red skin, light purple to white-purple flesh, strong spicy and aromatic flavor (typically stronger than onion).
- Quality: Clean, dry, firm bulbs, intact skin, no sprouting, no rot, no pests/diseases, no pesticide residues; graded by size S (2-3cm), M (3-4cm), L (>4cm).
Forms: Fresh whole bulbs (roots trimmed, skin intact), naturally dried, peeled fresh, frozen whole bulbs or peeled cloves.
Production:
- Mainly grown in northern and central provinces: Bình Định, Quảng Ngãi, Khánh Hòa, Ninh Thuận, Sóc Trăng, partly in northern areas (Hải Dương, Hưng Yên).
- Harvested year-round, peak seasons March–May and October–December; harvested after 3–4 months, naturally sun-dried for 5–7 days, roots and stems trimmed, sorted manually or mechanically.
Uses (Culinary & Medicinal):
- Culinary: Used for fried shallots, pickled, vinegared, stir-frying, dipping sauces; provides strong aroma and beautiful purple color.
- Medicinal: Rich in quercetin, anthocyanins, and sulfur compounds; strong antibacterial, boosts immunity, lowers cholesterol, stabilizes blood pressure, supports digestion, antioxidant, beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Applications in Other Industries:
- Food Processing Industry: Extracts for purple shallot powder, crispy fried shallots, shallot oil, powdered seasonings, sauces, instant noodles.
- Pharmaceuticals & Functional Foods: Quercetin and anthocyanin extracts in antioxidant supplement capsules, cardiovascular support, anti-inflammatory products.
- Cosmetics & Personal Care: Purple shallot extracts in hair growth stimulating shampoos, acne treatment and skin-brightening creams (antibacterial, anti-inflammatory).
- Other Industries: Extracts as natural preservatives, bio-pesticides; shallot residue as supplementary livestock feed.
Packaging:
- Mesh bags: 5–10–20 kg (most common for export).
- Cartons: 5–10–15 kg (ventilated, lined with moisture-proof paper).
- Custom options: Small PE bags 1–5 kg or large PP bags for industrial use.
Quantity per 20ft Container:
- Dry container: Approximately 22–26 tons (depending on mesh bag/carton packing and stacking; stored in dry, well-ventilated conditions to avoid high humidity and sprouting).
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; pesticide residue testing as per importing market requirements (EU, USA, Japan, Korea).
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