Similar in appearance to small onions, shallots are a seasoning bulb and have a milder flavour than onions. They are easier to peel than onions without the strong odor and tear - inducing qualities and display purple - pink internal colour when cut.

Their distinctive, almost nutty taste is gaining increasing popularity in both traditional French and modern cuisine.

Field Fresh Tasmania Shallots are grown from seed in rich, volcanic soils of the State's North West Coast with plentiful sunshine and long hours of Summer light - ideal conditions for enhancing the shallots distinct flavors.

Location

• Tasmania - Australia's only Island State
  
• Latitude 42 Degrees South
  
• Cleanest air and rainwater in the world
  

Quality and Reliability

• Complete product traceability from seed to destination
  
• ISO 9002 Accreditation
  
• Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Certification Assurance
  

Sustainability

• Long crop rotations
  
• Integrated crop management systems
  

Food safety

• Integrated pest management systems
  
• Development of HACCP systems
  
• No sprout suppressant chemicals used
  

Research and Development

• Organic growing trials
  
• Biological disease controls
  
• Variety trials
  

Recommended Storage

• Well ventilated ambient storage
  

Specifications

• French style varieties, grown from seed
  
• Seasoning bulb with nutty flavor, purple - pink internal colour
  
• 5kg Cartons, 5 or 10 kg net bags, pre packs of various sizes
  
• Small, medium and large size graded in standard 10 mm range
  
• Other sizes to suit
  
• Shipments from March to October
  

Uses

• Raw Chopped, sliced, ring. Perfect for salads
  
• Cooked Baked, stewed, steamed, preserved. Enrich sauces, aromatic garnish for fish stock, sauces - white or red wine.