India’s export of Shallots sees a boom with a growth of 487% since 2013. Exports rose from USD 2 Million in April-December 2013 to USD 11.6 Million in April-December 2021.
- Major export destinations during April-December 2021 were Sri Lanka (35.9%), Malaysia (29.4%), Thailand (12%), U Arab E (7.5%) & Singapore (5.8%).
- India’s export of Pineapple also rose by almost 100% to USD 3.26 Million during April-December 2021 compared to USD 1.63 Million during April-December 2013. Major export destinations for Pineapple during April-December 2021 were U A E (32.2%), Nepal (22.7%), Qatar (16.6%), Maldives (13.2%) & U S A (7.1%).
What are Shallots?
- Related to the onion (as opposed to being a younger version of it), shallots (Allium ascalonicum) grow in clusters at the leaf base. Most varieties are smaller than onions, have finer layers and contain less water.
- The flavour of a shallot is much milder and sweeter than that of an onion, so if a recipe specifies shallots, substituting onions won’t give the same results.
- Their lower water content means they need to be cooked more gently than onions. It is a member of the allium family.
- Shallots are thought to have originated in Central or Southeast Asia before making their way to India and the Mediterranean.
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