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Byadgi Chilli — Premium Indian Red Chilli

Byadgi chilli is a well-known Indian red chilli variety originating from the Byadgi region of Haveri district, Karnataka. The variety is widely recognized in domestic and international markets for its high natural red colour and mild pungency, making it suitable for colour-oriented applications.

Byadgi chilli is registered under the Geographical Indication (GI) system, certifying its unique geographical origin, traditional cultivation practices, and characteristic quality attributes associated with the Byadgi region.

Byadgi chilli displays consistent and identifiable physical features that determine its commercial and export value.
• Appearance: Long, slender pods with pronounced wrinkles
• Length: Typically 10 – 15 cm
• Colour: Deep to bright natural red
• Skin Texture: Thin, wrinkled surface with glossy appearance when properly cured

(Typical trade ranges; actual values may vary depending on crop, curing, and storage conditions)
• Pungency (Scoville Heat Units): ~8,000 – 15,000 SHU
• Capsaicin Content (% w/w, dry basis): ~0.8 – 1.3%
• ASTA Color Value: ~130 – 200 ASTA
(Premium grades commonly traded at ASTA 160–180+ depending on quality)

Note:
ASTA color value and capsaicin content are influenced by harvest maturity, drying method, and storage practices. Laboratory testing is recommended for export and contract specifications.

• PP (Polypropylene) plain bags 5 kg | 10 kg | 15 kg | 25 kg | 50 kg
(Plain PP bags without window, arranged in ascending order by weight)
• Jute bags Supplied as per buyer requirement
(Food-grade inner liner used where applicable)

Whole Dry Byadgi Chilli

Whole dry chillies are volume-based cargo and reach space limits before weight limits.
• 20 FT Container: ~6 – 7 Metric Tonnes (MT)
• 40 FT Container: ~13 – 16 Metric Tonnes (MT)

(Actual loading depends on pod size, stem condition, moisture content, and packing method.)

Chilli powder is weight-based cargo and reaches container payload limits before volume capacity.
• 20 FT Container: ~9 – 12 Metric Tonnes (MT)
• 40 FT Container: ~18 – 22 Metric Tonnes (MT)

(Final loading depends on bag size, moisture content, palletisation, and container payload limits.)

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Product Name Byadgi (Byadagi) Chilli
Origin Karnataka, India
GI Status GI Registered
Color Deep / Bright Red
ASTA Value 130 – 200 ASTA
Pungency 8,000 – 15,000 SHU
Capsaicin 0.8 – 1.3 % (w/w, dry basis)
Forms Whole, Stemless, Cut, Powder, Flakes
Packing PP Bags / Jute Bags
Bag Sizes 5, 10, 15, 25, 50 kg
Moisture (Typical) ≤ 10% (subject to contract)