NIKOSI EXPORTS — Garlic & Onion Range

Garlic & Onion Fully Specified

Complete technical specifications, certifications, packaging, export terms,
sourcing standards, and quality processes for the full NIKOSI garlic and onion range.

Fresh Garlic

Export Grade Fresh Garlic

Firm, mature garlic bulbs sourced from established South Indian growing regions and carefully graded for export. Selected for uniform bulb development, clean appearance, strong cloves, and dependable shelf performance during international transit.

Specifications

Botanical Source Allium sativum
Product Type Fresh Garlic
Grade Export Grade A
Origin South India
Bulb Condition Firm, mature, clean and well-dried
Clove Formation Well-developed, compact cloves
Skin Dry outer skin, naturally intact
Size Graded by bulb diameter
Colour Natural white to off-white
Moisture Controlled for export handling
Shelf Life Dependent on storage and transit conditions

Packaging & Export Terms

Packaging

Jute bags · Mesh bags · Export cartons

Standard Pack Sizes

5kg · 10kg · 20kg · 25kg

confirm

Container Loading

Based on pack size, product grade and destination requirements

per 20ft FCL — confirm

Incoterms

FOB · CFR · CIF

Quality Process

01

Sourcing

Selected from established South Indian growing belts.

02

Sorting

Bulbs inspected for size, maturity and visible defects.

03

Grading

Uniformity-based grading according to buyer specifications.

 

04

Packing & Dispatch

Export-packed and prepared with required shipping and phytosanitary documentation.

Peeled Garlic

Ready-to-Use Peeled Garlic

Fresh garlic cloves processed into a convenient ready-to-use format for food manufacturers, restaurants, caterers and institutional buyers. Carefully peeled, sorted and packed under controlled hygienic conditions to reduce preparation time at destination.

Specifications

Botanical Source Allium sativum
Product Type Peeled Garlic Cloves
Grade Export / Food Service Grade
Origin South India
Clove Condition Firm, clean and intact
Processing Mechanical / hygienic peeling and sorting
Appearance Clean, uniform peeled cloves
Colour Natural cream to off-white
Packing Vacuum / food-grade sealed packaging
Shelf Life Dependent on packing method and cold-chain conditions

Packaging & Export Terms

Packaging

Vacuum packs · Food-grade pouches · Export cartons

Standard Pack Sizes

500g · 1kg · 5kg · 10kg

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled handling recommended

Incoterms

FOB · CFR · CIF

Quality Process

01

Raw Garlic Selection

Firm and mature bulbs selected before processing.

 

02

Peeling

Outer skin removed while maintaining clove integrity.

03

Sorting & Inspection

Cloves checked for colour, damage and foreign matter.

04

Packing

Hygienically packed and prepared for refrigerated export.

Small Onion (Shallots)

South Indian Export Specialty

Traditional South Indian small onions, commonly known as shallots, sourced from established regional growing belts. Selected for characteristic flavour, compact size, firm texture and suitability for both retail and food-service applications.

 

Specifications

Botanical Source Allium cepa
Product Type Fresh Small Onion / Shallots
Grade Export Grade A
Origin South India
Bulb Type Small, compact bulbs
Skin Dry and intact
Texture Firm and crisp
Colour Natural red / pink to purple tones
Size Graded according to buyer specification
Usage Retail · Food Service · Food Processing
Shelf Life Dependent on storage and transit conditions

Packaging & Export Terms

Packaging

Mesh bags · Jute bags · Export cartons

Standard Pack Sizes

5kg · 10kg · 20kg · 25kg

Container Loading

Based on grade, pack size and destination requirements

Incoterms

FOB · CFR · CIF

Quality Process

01

Regional Sourcing

Procured from established South Indian shallot-growing areas.

02

Cleaning

Excess soil, loose skin and foreign matter removed.

03

Grading

Bulbs graded for size, firmness and appearance.

04

Export Packing

Packed according to destination and buyer requirements.

Big Onion

Export Grade Fresh Big Onion

Fresh bulb onions selected and graded for consistent size, firmness and clean appearance. Suitable for wholesale distribution, retail, food service and commercial food processing applications across international markets.

 

 

Specifications

Botanical Source Allium cepa
Product Type Fresh Big Onion
Grade Export Grade A
Origin South India
Bulb Condition Firm and mature
Skin Dry, clean and intact
Shape Round to oval, depending on variety
Colour Red / natural variety-specific colour
Size Graded by bulb diameter
Usage Retail · Wholesale · Food Service · Processing
Shelf Life Dependent on storage and transit conditions

Packaging & Export Terms

Packaging

Jute bags · Mesh bags · Export cartons

Standard Pack Sizes

10kg · 20kg · 25kg

confirm

Container Loading

According to bulb size, packing format and destination

Incoterms

FOB · CFR · CIF

Quality Process

01

Farm Sourcing

Onion lots selected from established growing regions.

02

Cleaning

Bulbs cleaned and excess loose material removed.

03

Size Grading

Sorted according to diameter, weight and buyer requirements.

04

Final Inspection

Visual quality inspection followed by export packing and dispatch.

Peeled Small Onion

Ready-to-Cook Peeled Shallots

Fresh South Indian small onions processed into a ready-to-cook peeled format for restaurants, food-service operators, caterers and food manufacturers. The product is cleaned, peeled and carefully sorted to minimise preparation time while maintaining the natural character of the shallot.

 

Specifications

Botanical Source Allium cepa
Product Type Peeled Small Onion / Shallots
Grade Export / Food Service Grade
Origin South India
Processing Cleaning, peeling and sorting
Appearance Clean, uniform peeled bulbs
Texture Firm and fresh
Colour Natural white to light purple
Packing Food-grade sealed / vacuum packaging
Usage Food Service · Retail · Processing
Shelf Life Dependent on packing method and cold-chain conditions

Packaging & Export Terms

Packaging

Vacuum packs · Food-grade pouches · Export cartons

Standard Pack Sizes

500g · 1kg · 5kg · 10kg

confirm

Cold Chain

Temperature-controlled handling recommended

Incoterms

FOB · CFR · CIF

Quality Process

01

Shallot Selection

Firm, mature small onions selected for processing.

02

Cleaning & Peeling

Outer skin and unwanted material carefully removed.

03

Sorting

Peeled bulbs inspected for size, appearance and defects.

04

Packing & Dispatch

Packed in food-grade packaging and prepared for controlled export handling.

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