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Dubbi (Kashmiri) Chilli — High Colour Indian Red Chilli

Dubbi chilli, commonly traded as Kashmiri chilli, is a premium Indian red chilli variety widely known for its very high natural red colour and low pungency. It is primarily sourced from selected chilli-growing regions of India and is preferred in markets where colour value is the primary requirement.

Dubbi / Kashmiri chilli is traded extensively in domestic and export markets for its uniform colour development and suitability for high-colour chilli powder production.

Dubbi (Kashmiri) chilli exhibits distinctive physical traits suitable for colour-oriented applications.
• Appearance: Short to medium-length pods with smooth to lightly wrinkled surface
• Length: Typically 6 – 10 cm
• Color: Bright red to deep crimson red
• Skin Texture: Thin skin with smooth finish

(Typical trade ranges; actual values may vary depending on crop, curing, and storage conditions)
• Pungency (Scoville Heat Units): 2,500 – 8,000 SHU (low pungency)
• Capsaicin Content (% w/w, dry basis): ~0.2 – 0.4%
• ASTA Color Value: 160 – 210 ASTA

Note:
ASTA colour value and pungency levels are influenced by harvest maturity, drying technique, and storage practices. Laboratory testing is recommended for export and contract specifications.

Available Forms
• Whole (with stem)
• Stemless whole
• Cut / broken
• Powder
• Flakes

Packing Options
• 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 Dubbi (Kashmiri) Chilli

Whole dry chillies are volume-based cargo.
• 20 FT Container: ~5 – 6 Metric Tonnes (MT)
• 40 FT Container: ~11 – 14 Metric Tonnes (MT)

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

Chilli powder is weight-based cargo.
• 20 FT Container: ~9 – 11 Metric Tonnes (MT)
• 40 FT Container: ~18 – 21 Metric Tonnes (MT)

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

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Product Name Dubbi (Kashmiri) Chilli
Origin India
Color Bright / Deep Red
ASTA Value 160 – 210 ASTA
Pungency 2,500 – 8,000 SHU
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)