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We would like to take the opportunity to introduce
ourselves as a Pakistan based international general trading & sourcing
company, leading importers & exporters, whole sellers & distributors;
brokers & mediators, general order suppliers & business consultants.
We Deal In Exports of Fresh Fruit & Dried Fruits, Fresh Kinnows
(Mandarin), Mangoes, Apples, Guava, Pomegranate, Fresh & Dried Dates
Fruit and Dates Palms/ Plants, Fresh Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh &
Dried Onions, Beverages, Fruit Juices/ Mango Juices, Mangoes Pulps, Fresh
& preserved Vegetables, Fresh, Dried & Frozen Green Peas, Imports & Whole
Sales: Fresh Coconuts/ Fresh Pineapples, Pocari Sweat
Onion is one of the important condiments widely used in all households
all the year round. The green leaves and immature and mature bulbs are
eaten raw or used in preparation of vegetables. Onions are most often
used to enhance flavors in a wide range of recipes , soups, sauces
casseroles, pizzas, stews salads and for seasoning foods. World onion
production is estimated at approximately 105 billion pounds each year.
The average annual onion consumption calculates to approximately 13.67
pounds of onions per person across the world The small bulbs one pickled
in vinegar.
Desi Red
Onion is an important crop in all continents with world production of
about 25 million tones. There has been a progressive increase in area and
production of onion in Pakistan. In 1998-99, the area increased to 84.3
thousand hectare, production 1138.2 thousand tones and yield was 13.5
tones/ha.Onion is available throughout the year. Varieties Pulkara , Desi
Red , White Onion , Sariab Red ,Chiltan , Swat
Yellowish
Production zones/cropping pattern Production zones/cropping pattern The
major onion growing districts are Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Sukkar,
N. Feroze and Badin in Sindh and in Punjab Kasur, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura,
Vehari, Khaneawal, D.G. Khan, and Jhang and in NWFP Swat and in
Baluchistan Mastung, Kalat, Chagai, Khuzdar and Turbat. These 21
districts account for more than 76 percent of the total production of
onion in Pakistan. More than 50 percent of the total production comes
from seven districts namely Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Swat, Mastung,
Kalat and Turbat.
The Color of Onions
Onions come in three colors – yellow, red, and white. Approximately 60
percent of the crop is devoted to red onion production, with about 37
percent yellow onions and 3 percent white onions. Red onions are
full-flavored and are a reliable standby for cooking almost anything. Red
onions turn a rich, dark brown when cooked and give French Onion Soup its
tangy sweet flavor. The Yellow / Golden onion, with its wonderful color,
is a good choice for fresh uses or in grilling and char-broiling. White
onions are the traditional onion used in classic Mexican cuisine. They
have a golden color and sweet flavor when sauteed.
White Onion
Onion History Because onions are small and their tissues leave little or
no trace, there is no conclusive opinion about the exact location and
time of their birth. Many archaeologists, botanists and food historians
believe onions originated in central Asia. Other research suggests that
onions were first grown in Iran and West Pakistan.
Healthy Facts Onions not only provide flavor; they also provide
health-promoting photochemical as well as nutrients. Consumption of
onions may prevent gastric ulcers by scavenging free radicals and by
preventing growth of the ulcer-forming microorganism, Helicobacter
pylori.
Onions are one of the major produce which contributes major amount in
Vegetable exports. Pakistani Red-Onions are very popular in Far East.
Export of Onions are being made to Colombo (Sri Lanka), Singapore, Manila
(Philippine) and Port Kelang / Johar Baru (Malaysia).
Packing is available in Jute and Nylon Bags ranging from 5 Kgs to 20 Kgs.
Export is possible both in reefer containers and one door open containers
depending upon transit time and weather conditions
A recent study at the University of Bern in Switzerland showed that
consumption of 1 g dry onion per day for 4 weeks increased bone mineral
content in rats by more than 17% and mineral density by more than 13%
compared to animals fed a control diet. This data suggests onion
consumption has the potential to decrease the incidences of osteoporosis.
Onions are also a source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and folic
acid. They also contain calcium, iron and have a high protein quality
(ratio of mg amino acid/gram protein). Onions are low in sodium and
contain no fat.
Recent research has suggested that onions in the diet may play a part in
preventing heat disease and other ailments. Onion bulb is rich in
phosphorus, calcium and carbohydrates. The pungency in onion is due to a
volatile oil known as allyl-propy l disulphide.
Onions contain quercetin, a flavonoid (one category of antioxidant
compounds). Antioxidants are compounds that help delay or slow the
oxidative damage to cells and tissue of the body. Studies have indicated
that quercetin helps to eliminate free radicals in the body, to inhibit
low-density lipoprotein oxidation (an important reaction in the
atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease), to protect and regenerate
vitamin E (a powerful antioxidant) and to inactivate the harmful effects
of chelate metal ions.
We always Prefer & want to Assure you the Best/ high quality & Market
compatible Lowest Price. Entire Satisfaction & Success of the Clients is
Our Number 1 Priority,
Kindly send us your requirements/ Inquiries and we will be interested in
developing long-term business relations with your esteemed organization
on the basis of equality, mutual benefit and the exchange of needed
goods. We sincerely hope we can have chance to cooperate with each other.
So We think maybe in near future we have opportunity to cooperate with
each other, We hope this is the beginning of our mutually beneficial
business relationship.
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