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ECHALIONS

Echalions, or Easy Shallots were first grown by Premium Fresh Tasmania in 2010 specifically for international markets. With similar mild and sweet flavour attributes to the shallot, the echalion or banana shallot is extremely popular in European kitchens because of its larger size and ease in preparation. Due to be launched on the Australian domestic market in 2011, the echalion is set to become a favourite with 'foodies' and restaurateurs as a replacement to standard brown onions.

 
 

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

 
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CHARACTERISTICS

  • Well formed, single bulb with elongated shape

  • Well cured golden-brown to golden-red outer skin

  • Two to three layers of intact, papery outer skin

  • Firm, crisp inner white flesh with a pink tinge

  • Delicate and sweet flavour

  • 'Topped' with stem trimmed to less than 50mm in length

  • Roots trimmed to less than 10mm in length

PACKAGING

  • 250g pre pack bag

  • 1kg pre pack bag

  • 5kg carton

  • 10kg net bag

* Other packaging options available on request

 
 

SIZE & QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS

Echalions are graded to Premium and No 2 quality specifications:

 

SMALL

MEDIUM

LARGE

DIAMETER

30mm - 40mm

40mm - 50mm

50mm+

 

* Other size ranges available on request