Shallots Onion
"A distinctive onion type"
Shallots are a market type of onion in the Allium genus, a group that also includes garlic, leeks, and chives.
Also known as
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Botanical name
Allium
Product Details
PLU Code
4662
4-digit conventional code
Category
Vegetables
Onions › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
0 to 2°C (32 to 36°F)
Shelf Life
Not established
Status
Approved
About Shallots Onion
The Allium genus includes many culinary and ornamental plants; the genus name alone does not identify a particular species.
Nutrition 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.
Storage & Handling
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
Storage Notes: Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 55-56.
Applies to: Shallot.
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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