Egyptian Spring Onions Fresh Scallions
Premium Egyptian spring onions (scallions) for European retail chains, wholesale distributors, and catering companies. Fresh, crisp quality with vibrant green tops. Year-round availability. GlobalG.A.P certified.
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Egyptian Spring Onions
Egyptian spring onions, also known as scallions or green onions (Allium fistulosum), are prized for their mild onion flavor, crisp texture, and versatility in culinary applications. Egypt's favorable climate enables year-round production with peak supply October through May.
Scientific Name: Allium fistulosum
Common Names: Spring Onion | Scallion | Green Onion | Salad Onion
Culinary Uses: Fresh salads and garnishes | Asian cuisine (stir-fries, soups, dumplings) | Food service and catering | Pizza toppings | Sandwiches and wraps
- Bright, vibrant green color (no yellowing or wilting)
- Firm, crisp texture
- Clean white bulbs (no soil or blemishes)
- Uniform length and thickness within bunch
- No pest damage or disease symptoms
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FAQ AboutEgyptian Spring Onions
What are spring onions?
Allium fistulosum with long green stalks and small white bulbs. Both parts edible. Used in salads, garnishes, Asian cuisine, and food service.
Export season?
Year-round availability. Peak production October-May. Summer supply from protected cultivation.
Quality standards?
EU Class I with uniform sizing, vibrant green color, firm texture. GlobalG.A.P certified and MRL compliant.
Minimum order?
Typically 1 x 40ft reefer. Bunches of 5-10 stems, 10-20 bunches per carton. Exact specs per buyer requirements.
Shipping requirements?
Cold-chain at 0-2°C, 90-95% humidity. Hydro-cooled post-harvest. 7-12 days transit to Europe.
Why Egypt?
Year-round supply, competitive pricing, GlobalG.A.P certification, short 7-12 day transit to Europe.
How do you prevent the green tops from yellowing or dehydrating during transit?
We harvest during cool morning hours to minimise field heat, then hydro-cool immediately to 0–4°C within 2 hours of cutting. This rapidly removes field heat that drives respiration and top yellowing.
Packaging uses specialised moisture-retaining liners that maintain turgor pressure in the green tops without trapping free water — the main cause of bacterial soft rot. Constant 90–95% humidity throughout transit locks in crispness.
What bunch sizes and packaging formats are available?
Bunch weight is customised to buyer specification, typically ranging from 50g to 200g per bunch. Standard retail format is 100g or 125g bunches, 12–20 bunches per 1.5–2.5kg carton.
For catering and food service: loose 5kg or 7kg cartons without retail bunching. Custom printed retail bags and shelf-ready packaging available with minimum volume commitments.
How long is the shelf life of Egyptian spring onions?
At 0–4°C and 90–95% humidity: Egyptian spring onions maintain commercial shelf life for 14–21 days from harvest.
Transit from Alexandria to Northern European ports takes 10–14 days by sea, leaving 3–10 days of shelf life at destination — suitable for retail programs with efficient distribution. Air freight is available for buyers requiring maximum shelf life.
