Bandarawela Badu Numbers Extra Quality Page

Deep orange-red color. So sweet they can be juiced without sugar. The Extra Quality batch retains beta-carotene three times longer than standard.

At the Bandarawela market auction, Extra Quality Badu Numbers command a 40% to 70% premium over standard grades. For instance, while a kilo of standard Bandarawela carrots might cost LKR 150, an Extra Quality Badu carrot (#04) can fetch LKR 250–300. bandarawela badu numbers extra quality

Is it worth it? For restaurants: Yes. You reduce waste (longer shelf life), improve plating (better visual appeal), and enhance flavor profiles without adding artificial seasoning. For families: Yes, especially for raw consumption. The lower chemical residue and higher mineral density mean better health outcomes. For exporters: Absolutely. Extra Quality Badu Numbers are the only grade accepted by high-end Maldivian resorts and Sri Lankan airline catering services. Deep orange-red color

Here, the produce is carefully screened. Vegetables are uniform in shape; spices have intense aroma. Premium Badu Numbers are often pre-sold to upscale supermarkets. The moisture content is strictly regulated to prevent mold during transport. At the Bandarawela market auction, Extra Quality Badu

Wrap a leafy vegetable (like "Mukunuwenna" or lettuce) in a dry paper towel and leave it for 12 hours in a room-temperature kitchen. Extra Quality leaves will release very little moisture (indicating natural transpiration control). Lower quality leaves will soak the paper towel entirely.

Don't trust a number on a paper. Inspect the physical "Badu":