Fresh Onions - Cultivation Type: Conventional Farming

Fresh Onion Product Specification
1. Product Name

Fresh Onion (Allium cepa)

2. Product Description

Fresh, mature, whole onions harvested at proper maturity. Bulbs shall be firm, well-shaped, and covered with dry outer skins typical of the variety. Free from sprouting, decay, and excessive moisture.

3. Origin

Country of origin: (Specify e.g., India, China, Egypt, Netherlands, etc.)

4. Varieties

Red Onion

Yellow/Brown Onion

White Onion

5. Physical & Quality Requirements
ParameterSpecification
Size (Diameter)40mm60mm / 50mm70mm / 60mm+ (as per buyer requirement)
ShapeUniform, round to slightly oval
SkinDry, clean, intact
ColorTypical of variety
FleshFirm, crisp
SproutingNot allowed
Root CuttingCleanly trimmed
Foreign MatterFree from soil, stones, and extraneous material
MoistureTypical for fresh onions, no abnormal external moisture
6. Defect Tolerance (General Export Standard)

Slight skin defects: 5%

Mechanical damage: 3%

Rotten/decayed onions: 0%
(Final tolerance subject to buyer agreement)

7. Microbiological Requirements (if required)

Free from Salmonella

Free from E. coli

Compliant with importing country food safety regulations

8. Pesticide Residue

Must comply with Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of importing country (EU / FDA / Codex).

9. Packaging

5kg / 10kg / 20kg / 25kg mesh bags

Cartons or jumbo bags (as per buyer requirement)

Labeling should include:

Product name

Net weight

Country of origin

Packing date

Batch/Lot number

Exporter details

10. Storage Conditions

Temperature: 0C 4C (long-term storage)

Relative Humidity: 6570%

Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area

11. Shelf Life

Up to 68 months under proper storage conditions.