Red Chilli Varieties
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Byadagi
Mahi Teja - S15
Characteristics
One of the most in-demand red chilli varieties, also sold under the names 334, Sannam, and S-4.
Pungency
18,000-22,000 SHU
Colour
40-50 ASTA
Primary use
High Heat / Oleoresin Capsicum
Pungency
65,000-85,000 SHU
Colour
50-70 ASTA
Primary use
Soups, stir fry, stews and blends
Characteristics
Very small, Average seed content
Very High
Spicemeter
Low
LCA-334
Spicemeter
Very Low
Pungency
12,000-17,000 SHU
Colour
100-140 ASTA
Primary use
Cuisines and Nail polish industry
Characteristics
Bright colour, Long and thin in shape, Fewer seeds, Distinctive wrinkles
Characteristics
Small in size, Large number of seeds, Light red
Primary use
Intense flavour to culinary preparations
Colour
40-70 ASTA
Pungency
55,000-75,000 SHU
Medium
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