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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Shallot |
| Scientific name | Allium cepa var. aggregatum |
| Family / Genus | Amaryllidaceae / Allium |
| Produce category | Allium |
| Produce subcategory | Bulb Allium |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4670 |
| PLU — organic | 94670 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7000 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity (starter profile). External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 4.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| French Red | 50% | Reddish-copper skin; pinkish flesh; classic culinary shallot. |
| Dutch Yellow | 30% | Yellow-brown skin; firm white flesh; long storage life. |
| Pikant | 10% | Modern Dutch hybrid; uniform size; high yield. |
| Camelot | 10% | Large pink-fleshed cultivar; mild flavor. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries (starter profile).
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.4°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Cure for 2-4 weeks at 75-85°F before storage. Stores 6-10 months at 32°F, 65-70% RH (low humidity prevents rot).
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest (starter profile).
Market Intelligence
Pack sizes
- 10 lb mesh bag
- 12/3 oz bag
- 5 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence (starter profile).
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