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Shallots Onion

Shallots Onion

Shallots

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Category

Vegetables

Type

Conventional

Data Actions

Product Intelligence

Description

Shallots are a market type of onion in the Allium genus, a group that also includes garlic, leeks, and chives.

Botanical Name

Allium

Size

All Sizes

Commodity

Onions

Storage Guidelines

Commercial storage guidance for Shallot. These are mixed-load compatibility conditions for up to 7 days, not a long-term shelf-life estimate.

Temperature

0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)

Humidity

90-98%

Packaging

Breathable bags or containers, away from direct sunlight

Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).

Nutritional Information

Shallots, raw; USDA SR Legacy, FDC 170499, published 4/1/2019. Per 100 g edible portion, approximately: Energy: 72 kcal; Protein: 2.5 g; Fat: 0.1 g; Total carbohydrate (by difference): 16.8 g; Dietary fiber: 3.2 g; Vitamin C: 8 mg; Folate: 34 µg; Total sugars: 7.87 g. Generic reference for the stated edible food and processing form, not a cultivar-specific or item-specific measurement. Composition of an individual shipment has not been measured.

"A distinctive onion type"