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Dried 5531 red chillies spread on a drying floor

Chilli variety

5531

Bright red all-rounder with strong export demand

5531 is a widely traded hybrid that balances colour and heat, which is why it moves in high volume to both domestic masala houses and Gulf buyers. Pods are slim, uniform and hold their brightness well through storage.

Whole with stemStemlessCrushed / flakesPowder
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Specifications

Origin
Byadgi and Guntur belts, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh
Appearance
Slim, tapering pods with a bright to deep red skin and light wrinkling
Pod length
8–13 cm
Colour value
Approx. 60–90 ASTA
Pungency
Medium - approx. 20,000–35,000 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

  • Everyday chilli powder for retail and HoReCa
  • Curry and pickle masala blends
  • Bulk institutional supply and re-packing

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

Bright red 5531 dried chillies spread out on a drying floor at the Byadgi market yard5531 dried red chillies packed in jute export sacks at the MKB Enterprises facilityRows of filled jute bags of 5531 red chilli ready for bulk export dispatch

5531 chilli - frequently asked questions

Is 5531 chilli spicy?
5531 pungency is medium - approx. 20,000–35,000 shu. Colour value runs at 60–90 ASTA, so it is chosen when buyers need a working balance of colour and heat. Figures are indicative trade ranges and lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.
Where is 5531 chilli grown?
Byadgi and Guntur belts, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. 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 5531 chilli used for?
Everyday chilli powder for retail and HoReCa; Curry and pickle masala blends; Bulk institutional supply and re-packing. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, crushed / flakes, powder.
In what quantities can 5531 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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