Red Onion (Allium Cepa L) is one of the important condiments widely used in all household all the year round. The green leaves and immature and mature bulbs are eaten raw or used in preparation of vegetables. Onions are used in soups, sauces and for seasoning foods. The small bulb one pickled in vinegar. Recent research has recommended that onion in the diet may play a part in prohibit heart disease and other diseases. Onion bulb is rich in phosphorus, calcium and carbohydrates. The pungency in onion is due to a volatile oil known as Allyl-propyl disulphide. These onions tend to be medium to large in size and have a sharp flavor and eye watering qualities. They are often consumed raw (and can be added to salads for color and bite), grilled, or lightly cooked with other foods. Red onions are available throughout the year and are high in flavonoids and fiber (compared to white and yellow onions).

It is wonderful vegetable. It would have been a fruit if it had not been pungent and full of sulphuric compound. It comes in varying shapes and sizes; and has beneficial properties for health particularly being fat free. This vegetable is most often used to enhance flavors in a wide range of recipes, casseroles, pizzas, soups, stews and salads. Onions are also processed for fresh consumption. Onions are a vegetable for all seasons and tastes.

According to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization, Pakistan is the fifth leading onion producing country now. Pakistan is well known for its quality of onions with its bright red color and long lasting shelf life is No.1 in the world. Pakistan annually produces around 1.5 million tons of onions, with an increasing trend during the last 06 years. To provide products at the vast range of seasons, we select quality onions grown in the Sindh, Baluchistan and Punjab regions for export all over the world. Onion suppliers in Pakistan are now looking to increase its export in the international market.