Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens
Family: Solanaceae
Common Names: Lal Mirch, Red Pepper, Dry Chilli
POPULAR VARIETIES AVAILABLE
• Teja (S17) — High pungency, high colour, Guntur origin
• Sannam (S4) — Medium-high heat, widely exported, Guntur/AP origin
• Byadagi — Low pungency, deep red, high ASTA colour value (Karnataka)
• Kashmiri / Reshampatti — Mild, bright red, primarily used for colour
• 334 / Wonder Hot — High heat, medium colour (MP origin)
• (Specify variety and grade at time of inquiry)
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Appearance: Whole dried pods; wrinkled skin; vibrant red colour
• Heat Level: Ranges 15,000–100,000+ SHU depending on variety
• ASTA Colour Value: 80–160+ (variety dependent)
• Moisture Content: Max 10–12%
• Admixture / Stems: Max 2%
• Aflatoxin: Compliant with EU/USFDA limits (tested on request)
QUALITY STANDARDS FOLLOWED
• FSSAI compliant
• AGMARK certified (on request)
• Export compliant under APEDA guidelines
• Aflatoxin-tested / Pesticide-residue-tested reports available
• Organic certification available (NPOP / NOP — on request)
AVAILABLE GRADES
• FAQ Grade (Fair Average Quality)
• Export Grade — Stemless / De-stemmed
• Sortex Cleaned (uniform colour, no defects)
• Stemless & Seedless on request
PACKAGING OPTIONS
• 25 kg / 50 kg PP woven bags or jute bags
• 5 kg, 10 kg retail bags
• Private label / custom packaging on bulk orders
SHELF LIFE & STORAGE
• Shelf Life: 12–18 months from date of packing
• Storage: Cool, dry, dark area; protect from humidity and insects
• Ideal storage temperature: Below 20°C, RH below 65%
APPLICATIONS
• Culinary: Direct cooking, curries, chutneys, tempering, tadka, stir-fries
• Food Processing: Input for chilli powder, paprika, chilli flakes, hot sauce, oleoresin, colour extract
• Condiments & Sauces: Hot sauce, Sriracha-type sauces, paste production
• Colour Industry: Red colour oleoresin extraction for food colouring
• Pickles & Preserves: Whole chilli pickles, achaar blends
MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY (MOQ)
• Domestic: 100 kg
• Export: 1 MT and above