S4 Guntur Sannam — India's Premium Export Chilli

About S4 Guntur Sannam Chilli

The S4 Guntur Sannam is one of the most enduring and commercially significant chilli varieties grown in Andhra Pradesh. The name "Sannam" is derived from the Telugu word for long pepper, reflecting the variety's characteristic elongated pod shape — typically 10–14 cm in length with a smooth to lightly wrinkled surface. The skin is a deep, uniform red when fully mature, and this visual consistency is one of the variety's most prized commercial attributes.

Cultivated extensively across the Guntur, Prakasam, and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh, S4 Sannam benefits from the same alluvial soil conditions and irrigation infrastructure that make the Guntur region the world's pre-eminent chilli growing belt. The plants are medium to tall in height and produce high yields under Guntur's semi-arid climate conditions, with the peak harvesting season falling between December and March.

What makes S4 Sannam particularly valuable in the export market is its combination of attributes. With an SHU range of 35,000–55,000, it is hot enough to satisfy markets that demand a significant heat level — such as Vietnamese and Malaysian food processors — while being mild enough not to overpower blended spice products. Its ASTA color value of 100–140 is superior to the Teja S17 variety, making it an attractive option for manufacturers who need both heat and vibrant color in the same raw material.

S4 Sannam is also notable for its smooth skin texture, which makes cleaning and sorting easier during processing. The lower degree of wrinkling compared to Teja S17 means less surface area for dust and debris to adhere to, resulting in a cleaner product after washing and machine cleaning. This contributes to better compliance with food safety standards related to foreign matter limits.

Applications & Uses of S4 Guntur Sannam

Food Industry Applications

S4 Sannam is the raw material of choice for a broad spectrum of food industry applications. In the spice powder industry, it is ground into chilli powder, paprika, and blended masala mixes. The high ASTA color value ensures that the resulting powder has a rich, deep red hue that enhances the visual appeal of finished food products — from curry pastes and sauces to snacks and ready meals.

In the oleoresin industry, S4 Sannam chillies are processed to extract capsaicin oleoresin — a concentrated liquid form of the chilli's heat and color compounds. This oleoresin is used as a standardized food additive in processed foods, allowing manufacturers to achieve consistent heat levels without variability in fresh chilli batches.

Restaurant and Retail Industry

S4 Guntur Sannam is widely sold as whole dried chillies in Asian grocery retail, particularly for South and Southeast Asian cuisines. Indian, Sri Lankan, Malaysian, and Thai restaurants regularly use this variety in cooking, and the retail demand for packaged S4 Sannam chillies in diaspora markets across the UK, USA, Australia, and the Gulf is substantial and growing.

Export Specification Applications

For importers requiring chillies that meet specific quality parameters for food manufacturing, S4 Sannam is available in machine-cleaned, stemless, and double-cleaned grades. These processing grades have tighter controls on foreign matter, moisture, and ASTA color — suitable for sophisticated food safety programs in EU and US food facilities.

Export Specifications for S4 Guntur Sannam

Quality Parameters

Gaman Impex supplies S4 Guntur Sannam chillies against the following quality benchmarks: moisture content ≤ 12%, aflatoxin B1 ≤ 5 ppb (meeting EU limits), total aflatoxins ≤ 10 ppb, pesticide residues within EU MRL standards upon request, ASTA color value minimum 100, and foreign matter ≤ 1% (standard grade) or ≤ 0.5% (export grade).

Packaging Options

S4 Sannam is packed in woven polypropylene (PP) bags or HDPE bags in the following sizes: 5kg, 10kg, 25kg, and 35kg. Inner PE liner bags are available for humidity-sensitive shipments. Custom labeling including buyer brand name, bar code, and country of origin declaration can be accommodated. Container loading capacity is approximately 18–20 MT per 20ft FCL and 22–26 MT per 40ft FCL depending on packing size.

Documentation

All S4 Sannam export shipments are accompanied by: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin (Form A / General), Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, APEDA Certification, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an NABL-accredited laboratory. Additional certificates for specific destination requirements can be arranged on request.