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Heap of bright red Teja S17 dried chillies at a market yard

Chilli variety

Teja (S17)

Very high pungency Guntur workhorse

Teja, also traded as S17, is the benchmark hot chilli of the Guntur belt and one of India's largest export varieties. Its high capsaicin content makes it the first choice for oleoresin extraction and for buyers who blend for heat.

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Specifications

Origin
Guntur and Khammam belts, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Appearance
Short to medium, smooth-skinned pods with a vivid red colour and firm texture
Pod length
5–8 cm
Colour value
Approx. 60–90 ASTA
Pungency
Very high - approx. 75,000–100,000+ 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

  • Capsaicin and oleoresin extraction
  • Hot chilli powder and chilli sauce manufacturing
  • Export to Gulf, South-East Asia and Far East markets

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

Teja (S17) chilli - frequently asked questions

Is Teja (S17) chilli spicy?
Teja (S17) pungency is very high - approx. 75,000–100,000+ 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 Teja (S17) chilli grown?
Guntur and Khammam belts, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 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 Teja (S17) chilli used for?
Capsaicin and oleoresin extraction; Hot chilli powder and chilli sauce manufacturing; Export to Gulf, South-East Asia and Far East markets. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, crushed / flakes, powder.
In what quantities can Teja (S17) 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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