India is a significant producer and exporter of red chillies, with various varieties suitable for export.
Here are some key details:
Best Varieties for Export-
1.Sannam : Known for its high pungency and bright red color, making it a popular choice for export.
2.Teja : A high-yielding variety with a thick, red fruit, suitable for export.
3. Byadgi : Known for its unique flavor and aroma, making it a popular choice for export.
4. Kashmiri : A mild to medium pungent variety, with a deep red color.
ASTA( American spice trade Association) grading of red chilli--
1. Extra fancy: deep red, uniform, thick firm, straight, max 10% moisture, extraneous matter and scorching 0.5% each.
2. Fancy: Bright red, slightly variable, shape medium thickness, slightly curved, 11% max moisture, extraneous matter 1%, scorching 10% max.
3.Choice: color medium red, shape thin, slightly curved, moisture 12% max, extraneous matter 2% max.
4. Standard: color pale red, variable, shape thin curve, moisture 13% max, extraneous matter 4%max, scorching 25 %max.
5. Substandard: color nonuniform, faded, shape thin, brittle, moisture14% extraneous matter 4% mx, scorching 25 % max.
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