Introduction:
India is the world’s largest producer and exporter of red chillies. Their unmatched color, flavor, and heat make them essential in global cuisines.
Key Points:
- Popular Varieties Exported:
- Guntur Chilli – Very spicy, high capsaicin
- Byadgi Chilli – Mild heat, rich red color, perfect for sauces
- Kashmiri Chilli – Bright color, low heat, used for tandoori, sauces
- Stemless Dry Chillies – For food processors
- Global Demand Drivers:
- Used in restaurants, spice mixes, curry powders
- Bulk import for processing (chilli oil, flakes, powder)
- Cosmetic industry uses pigment from chillies
- Storage & Packaging:
Vacuum-sealed or jute bags with proper ventilation, customized for each buyer. - Compliance & Grading:
- Aflatoxin-tested
- Graded by size, pungency, and color
- International food safety compliant
- Green Wide’s Value Add:
- Cleaned, stemless option
- Premium graded batches
- Container load flexibility
- Custom labeling for distributors