Onion

India [IN]

Sun Agri Industries is the prominent and government recognized Exporter and Supplier of various kind of onions in INDIA, we located in Gondal (Gujarat), which is one of biggest hub of Agri Products in India and also our Saurashtra region is one of major growing area of onion in India, the climatic, soil conditions and fertility of our Saurashtra region are perfect for raising of Onion.

We supply premium quality Red Onion, Pink Onion, Yellow Onion and White Onion at very competitive rates with standard packing as per requirement of our clients, we have good packing, grading and sorting facility to make perfect size, grading, quality and packing of Onion.

To keep the product quality standards high, our integrated team of professionals procure raw onion directly from reliable farms and APMCs, examines complete assortment of raw onion sourced and supervise goods handling at our factory, as a result, we supply onions with perfect size, the best quality, proper weight and packing.

VARIETIES (TYPES)

As per colour appearance, main types are Red Onion, Pink Onion, Yellow Onion and White Onion.

The major varieties found in India are Agrifound Dark Red, Agrifound Light Red, NHRDF Red, Agrifound White, Agrifound Rose and Agrifound Red , Pusa Ratnar, Pusa Red, Pusa White Round. There are certain varieties in yellow onion which are suitable for export in European countries Tana F1, Arad-H, Suprex, Granex 55, HA 60 and Granex 429.

SIZE

We offer Onion in different sizes as per the demand of our customers.

Big size: 4 to 6 cm Diameter

Medium Size: 3 to 4 cm Diameter

Small Size: 2 to 3 cm Diameter

PACKING

We deliver onions in various kind of packing according to requirements of our clients.

We use Mesh Bags (Leno Bags / Net Poly Bags) and Jute Bags to pack the onions.

Mesh Bags (Leno Bags / Net Poly Bags): 5 kg, 8 Kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg.

Jute Bags: 25kg, 30kg, 40 kg, 50kg, 60 kg.

EXPORT OF ONION FROM INDIA

India is the 2^nd largest producer and 3^rd largest exporter of onions across the world, vast export potential exists in India for onion, onion is one of the highest exporting vegetables from India, over the last few years, India has emerged as the largest exporter of fresh onions worldwide.

Indian onion has its own niche in the international market for its aroma, taste, spice, color and size. Indian onions are the most demanded onions over the globe, over the years; there has been a progressive increase in the onion export from India. India exports all 4 types of onions such as red, pink, white and yellow onions.

Maximum exports of onions were to SAARC countries, followed by ASEAN and GCC countries, the top exporting destinations were Bangladesh, Malaysia, UAE, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Saudi Arab, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.

DESCRIPTIONS, GROWING AREAS, CROP SEASONS

The word onion comes from the Latin word unio, which means "single," or "one" reflecting of the onion plant producing a single bulb, unlike its cousin, the garlic, that produces many small bulbs. The name also describes the onion bulb when cut down the middle; it is a union (also from unio) of many separate, concentrically arranged layers.

The Botanical Name for onion is Allium Cepa L. and belongs to the Family of Amaryllidaceae, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, onions is a breed of Allium family whose other similar produce are Leeks, Garlic, Shallots. Onion is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium, Its taste, spice and color are different in different regions. India itself is a house of a wide variety of onions. Few of them are Red onions, Rose onions, Yellow Onion, White onions, and mixed color onions. These varieties are characterized by different tastes and spiciness. Red onions are the most cultivated onions with the biggest size have high demand worldwide. The shelf life for red onions is the highest among the varieties.

Onions are native to Asia and the Middle East and have been cultivated for over seven thousand years.

India is the second largest onion growing country in the world, It is widely grown in different parts of the country, The primary onion producing states of India are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana. There are three mainly seasons of onion production namely Kharif crop, late Kharif and Rabi crop, also in some states, onion grown in early Kharif season, The Rabi crop comprises approximately 60% of the total production.

In India, The requirement of onion is almost constant throughout the year and availability of fresh onion is limited to 7 or 8 months and there is lean periods when prices shoot up because of very low arrival of onion in APMCs for selling from farmers.

FEATURES

•    Hygienically cleaned, graded and packed

•    Uniform Size

•    Natural Taste and Pungent Smell 

•    Rich in flavour, Spicy and Juicy

•    Colour ranging from white to yellow and pink to red

•    Optimum quality and unique taste

•    Longer shelf life

NUTRITION

Most onion verities contents about 89% water, 9% carbohydrate, 1% protein and negligible fat. Onions contribute savoury flavour to dishes without contributing significant caloric content.

Onions are quite wholesome in their flavour as well as in nutritional value. Onions are low in saturated fat, low in Calorie, Cholesterol and Sodium. Onions are rich source of Flavonoids, Phytochemicals, Minerals, Proteins, Vitamins and Dietary Fibers.

USES OF ONION

Onion brings tears of joy! The beauty of onion lies in its colour, flavour and texture.

Onions are commonly chopped and used as an ingredient in various hearty warm dishes and may also be used as a main ingredient in their own right, for example in onion soup, creamed onions and onion chutney. They are versatile and can be baked, boiled, braised, grilled, fried, roasted, sautéed, or eaten raw in salads.

Our Onions are Delicious, full of flavour and rich in texture with authentic taste preserved thus, it is widely accepted by our clients across the globe.

Onions add special taste and flavour in kitchens all over the world, providing a savoury goodness that blends well with other foods.

Food prepared in India is incomplete without onions, one can say the key ingredient behind the authentic taste of Indian food is onion; it is used extensively in Indian cuisine and culinary preparations both in cooked and raw form. Onion is consumed by all classes of people-poor and rich and hence assumes a place of an essential item.

Culinary Usage of onion mainly in kitchens, Restaurants, hotels, catering companies, Snack and Spices manufacturing.

Onions have been revered throughout time not only for their culinary use, but also for their therapeutic properties. Modern medicine researches found that onions possesses many medicinal value, it highly beneficial for almost every area of the body, from maintaining cell health to preventing many diseases.

Onion Oil used as organic pesticide against carrot fly in umbelliferous crops in some European countries. 

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ONIONS

Onion contents various vitamins, proteins, dietary fibers, minerals and potent plant compounds that have been shown to promote health in many ways.

In fact, the medicinal properties of onions have been recognized since ancient times, when they were used to treat ailments like headaches, heart disease, mouth sores and skin diseases etc

1.   Onion helps in improving heart health and Reducing Risk of Heart Diseases and Stroke.

2.   Help in Diabetes Control and reducing oxidative stress caused by Diabetes.

3.   Improves Bone Health, Immunity and Digestive Health.

4.   Help in Reducing Inflammation, Respiratory Problems and Hypertension.

5.   Purifying the Blood

6.   Lower risk of Cholesterol, Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease.

7.   Promotes Gut Health

8.   Rectifies Insomnia

9.   It can give you glowing and ageless skin and protect skin from microbial infections.

10. It can bestow you with healthy hair.