Indian Red Chilli: Teja Heat vs Byadgi Colour
Choosing between high-SHU Teja and high-colour Byadgi chillies — ASTA colour value, heat units and the buyers who prefer each.
The Two Workhorses
Teja (S17) delivers high pungency (around 75,000–90,000 SHU) and is sought by sauce, seasoning and oleoresin buyers. Byadgi delivers deep red colour with low heat, prized for natural colour extraction and visual appeal.
ASTA Colour & Heat
Byadgi can reach high ASTA colour values used in paprika-style applications, while Teja is specified by Scoville heat units. Defining your colour and heat target up front ensures the right cultivar is shipped.
Whole vs Powder
Whole chillies (stemless or with stem) ship for re-grinding; powder is supplied at agreed mesh and sterilised for sensitive markets. Aflatoxin control is a key parameter we test before dispatch.
Packing & MOQ
Bales or cartons for whole chilli, 25 kg bags for powder; MOQ from 5 MT.
