Shallots yield: how much is usable after prep (AP to EP %)
Shallots: about 88% usable going bulbs to peeled. That is a cost factor of 1.14: for every kilo you need ready to use, buy 1.14 kg as purchased.
Typical yield88%
Cost factor (AP ÷ EP)1.14
Lost in prep12%
Yield by preparation stage
| Stage | Average | Range | What is lost | USDA item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulbs → peeled | 88% | — | Skins, tops and roots (limited data) | 2326 |
Shallots lose a little more than onions to peeling.
What the yield does to the cost
| Usable shallots needed | Buy (as purchased) at 88% |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1.14 kg |
| 5 kg | 5.68 kg |
| 10 kg | 11.36 kg |
Use 88% in the yield calculator →
Yield source: USDA Agriculture Handbook No. 102, Food Yields Summarized by Different Stages of Preparation (Matthews and Garrison, USDA Agricultural Research Service, 1975), Table 1, item 2326 (US samples of fresh shallot bulbs). Your own case is the real number: weigh it in the yield calculator.
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