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Dried Byadgi 2043 red chillies with wrinkled deep maroon skin

Chilli variety

Byadgi 2043

High colour, low pungency Byadgi-type hybrid

2043 is one of the most sought-after Byadgi-type hybrids in the Byadgi market. It is grown for colour rather than heat, which makes it the default choice for oleoresin extraction and for masala blends that need a rich red tone without added pungency.

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Specifications

Origin
Byadgi belt, Haveri district, Karnataka
Appearance
Long, slender, heavily wrinkled pods with a deep maroon-red skin and pale green-brown stems
Pod length
10–15 cm
Colour value
Approx. 80–120 ASTA
Pungency
Low - approx. 5,000–12,000 SHU

Colour and pungency figures are indicative trade ranges and vary by crop and lot. Lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.

Typical uses

  • Oleoresin and natural colour extraction
  • Premium chilli powder and masala blends
  • South Indian curries where colour matters more than heat

Packing & supply

  • 30 kg export bags - up to 3,000 bags per batch
  • Buyer-branded or plain jute / PP packing on request
  • 15 tons/day powder capacity for container orders
  • Export documentation and logistics support

Gallery

Export-grade Byadgi 2043 dried red chillies with long wrinkled deep maroon pods and pale stemsClose-up of Byadgi 2043 red chilli pods showing thick wrinkled skin and high colour value

Byadgi 2043 chilli - frequently asked questions

Is Byadgi 2043 chilli spicy?
Byadgi 2043 pungency is low - approx. 5,000–12,000 shu. Colour value runs at 80–120 ASTA, so it is chosen when buyers need colour with minimal heat. Figures are indicative trade ranges and lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.
Where is Byadgi 2043 chilli grown?
Byadgi belt, Haveri district, Karnataka. MKB Enterprises buys direct from farmers and the Byadgi and Guntur market yards, then cleans, grades and dries the lots in our own 2-acre sun-drying yard.
What is Byadgi 2043 chilli used for?
Oleoresin and natural colour extraction; Premium chilli powder and masala blends; South Indian curries where colour matters more than heat. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, crushed / flakes, powder.
In what quantities can Byadgi 2043 chilli be supplied?
Bulk only - 30 kg export bags, up to 3,000 bags per batch, with 15 tons/day powder capacity for full-container orders. Buyer-branded or plain jute and PP packing is available, with export documentation support.

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