Bangalore Rose Onion locally called gulabi eerulli is a type of Onion grown in Bengaluru. Bangalore Rose, Arkabindu, & Agripound Rose are few varieties of this Onion. It is pickling type variety.
Consumption of this variety of onion domestically is very minimal. This variety is grown exclusively for export and is being exported to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Srilanka.
Plant is a biennial herb, leaves are semiteret form, solid at base and hallow towards top. Leaves are pale bluish green in colour. This is a short duration variety (110-120 days) and yields around 15-18 tonnes per hectares.
Bulbs are flattish round in shape and deep scarlet red in colour. Bulbs have longer shelf life and can be stored for 2-3 months. The special characteristic of this variety is its high pungency compared to other varieties which makes it most popular in international markets.
Biological Classification of Bangalore Rose Onion is as follows:
Kingdom : Plantae
Phylum : Magnoliophyta
Class : Liliopsida
Order : Asparagales
Family : Amaryllidaceae
Genus : Alium
Species : Cepa
Bangalore Rose Onion is grown in all the Tehsils of Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts and Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, Nelamangala and Anekal Tehsils of Bangalore district since many decades. The climate and soil conditions of the area are ideally suited for this variety of onion.
Presently, rose onion is grown only in irrigated areas. Seeds are broadcasted in well prepared fields. Weed control is the major problem and most of the production cost incurred on control of weeds. While the Rabi season accounts for 70 percent of production, the Kharif season accounts for 10 percent and the summer crop accounts for the remaining 20 percent.
Its long shelf life is one more uniqueness. It can be stored for a long time without losing its pungency. Moisture content of Bangalore Rose Onion is less compared to other onions hence it can be state for longer duration without rotting.
Bangalore Rose Onion is having high TSS, Protein, phosphorus, iron and carotene compare to regular onion varieties. It is high in nutrients and is excellent for weight loss; it also contains potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure. Antioxidants help to keep your arteries healthy and avoid heart attacks.
Because of their spicy flavour, these onions are excellent for pickling. This variety is currently exported to Southeast Asian nations where it is used in seasoning, pickling, and as a dehydrated powder.
GI Tag Registration Date : 25 March 2015
GI Tag Number : 212
Certificate Number : 217
Geographical Area : Karnataka
Special Cover Release Date : 31 August 2021
Cancellation : Bengaluru 560 001
Type : GI Tag Cover
Cover Identification Number : KTK/32/2021
2500 Nos of covers are issued and each cover is numbered. Cover has an embossed image of Bangalore Rose Onion.
Enlarged View of Cancellation
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