Guntur Red Chilli Varieties
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, is the world's largest chilli market — a trading hub that has defined the global spice industry for centuries. From the ultra-pungent Teja S17 to the balanced 341 Variety and color-rich Byadgi, every variety we supply is sourced fresh from the Guntur APMC yard, processed in our certified facility, and exported with full quality documentation.
Teja S17 Chilli
Ultra-high pungency, SHU 50,000–100,000. The world's most exported Indian chilli — dominant in Vietnam, China, and Southeast Asian markets.
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S4 Guntur Sannam
Medium-high pungency, excellent color ASTA 100–140. Popular for Vietnam and Southeast Asian markets, ideal for food industry applications.
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Byadgi Chilli
Low pungency, ultra-high ASTA color value 150–200+. Preferred for oleoresin and paprika extraction by global color extract manufacturers.
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334 Chilli
Balanced pungency and color. 334 Sanam is India's most versatile export chilli — widely used in curry powders, spice blends, and retail packing.
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341 Variety
Medium-high pungency with dependable red colour. A practical choice for chilli powder, masala blends, and bulk spice processing.
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DD Chilli
Medium pungency, SHU 15,000–35,000, bright deep-red colour ASTA 80–120. Popular in domestic and export markets for chilli powder and masala blends.
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Armoor Chilli
Medium pungency, SHU 20,000–40,000, deep-red colour ASTA 90–130. Sourced from Armoor, Telangana — valued for general-purpose spice and sauce applications.
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S10 Chilli
Medium-high pungency, SHU 25,000–50,000, ASTA 100–140. Bridges the gap between S4 Sannam and Teja S17 — ideal for curry blends and oleoresin extraction.
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Yellow Mirchi
Distinctive yellow-golden colour, mild to medium pungency. Used in specialty spice formulations and ethnic food lines where colour differentiation is required.
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Syngenta Chilli
High-yield Syngenta hybrid varieties with uniform pod size and consistent pungency. Preferred by buyers requiring supply consistency across large export volumes.
→Guntur Red Chilli Variety Comparison
Use this comparison table to identify the right variety for your application. All varieties are available in whole and stemless forms; powder available on request.
| Variety | SHU Range | ASTA Color | Best For | Available Form |
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| Teja S17 | 50,000 – 100,000 | 80 – 120 | Spice extract, hot sauce, high-heat blends | Whole, Stemless |
| S4 Sannam | 35,000 – 55,000 | 100 – 140 | Food industry, export, retail spice | Whole, Stemless |
| Byadgi | 10,000 – 25,000 | 150 – 200+ | Oleoresin, paprika, food color extraction | Whole, Stemless |
| 334 Chilli | 25,000 – 45,000 | 110 – 150 | All-purpose, curry powder, retail | Whole, Stemless |
| 341 Variety | 25,000 – 50,000 | 90 – 120 | Chilli powder, masala blending, spice processing | Whole, Stemless, Powder |
| Stemless | Varies by variety | Varies | Food processing, EU/US import | Stemless only |
Why Guntur is the World's Chilli Capital
The story of Guntur red chilli is inseparable from the story of the global spice trade. Guntur district, situated between the Krishna and Godavari rivers in Andhra Pradesh, has been cultivating red chillies for over three centuries. The fertile alluvial soil, combined with a semi-arid climate that offers intense sun and moderate rainfall during the growing season, creates optimal conditions for producing chillies with the distinctive characteristics that make Guntur varieties prized worldwide.
The Guntur APMC chilli market — popularly known as the "Mirchi Yard" — is the largest in Asia. During peak trading season from January to April, thousands of farmers, traders, and exporters converge at this market, where hundreds of thousands of bags of chillies are auctioned daily. The sheer scale and concentration of trade in Guntur means that prices, quality standards, and variety developments here have a direct impact on global chilli markets from Vietnam to Mexico.
Guntur varieties are classified primarily by their pungency-color balance. The Teja S17, developed by the Andhra Pradesh State Seed Development Corporation, became the dominant export variety due to its extremely high pungency, which made it the chilli of choice for the booming hot sauce and chilli extract industries in Southeast Asia. S4 Sannam, 334 Chilli, and 341 Variety offer a gentler balance suitable for broader food applications, while Byadgi — originally from Karnataka but extensively traded through Guntur — has become synonymous with premium color extraction.
At Gaman Impex, we have built strong relationships with farmers and commission agents across the Guntur chilli belt, enabling us to source the right variety at the right quality for each buyer's specification. Our export team handles everything from variety selection and quality testing to documentation, phytosanitary certification, and container booking — making us a one-stop export partner for chilli buyers worldwide.
Certifications & Quality Assurance
All Guntur red chilli varieties supplied by Gaman Impex are backed by APEDA registration, FSSAI food safety certification, Spices Board India registration, and IEC (Import Export Code). Our quality testing protocols include aflatoxin B1 testing, pesticide residue analysis, moisture content verification, ASTA color measurement, and physical inspection for foreign matter. Full Certificate of Analysis (COA) documentation is provided with every export shipment.
Source Any Guntur Chilli Variety in Bulk
Trial orders and full container loads available. Contact us for pricing, availability, and quality specifications.
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