Red Chilli

Spice up your offerings with premium Red Chilli from AhaaMAG Private Limited, sourced directly from trusted farmers who practice sustainable, chemical-free cultivation. Our direct farm partnerships ensure full traceability, fair trade, and a commitment to environmental responsibility. Grown without harmful pesticides or contaminants, our red chillies are sun-dried and carefully processed to retain their vibrant color, intense heat, and rich flavor. Ideal for culinary, industrial, and health-related applications, AhaaMAG’s Red Chilli delivers consistent quality and purity in every batch. Choose us for a clean, bold, and ethically sourced spice that supports farmers and meets the highest standards of safety and taste.

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Specifications

Variety SHU (Pungency) & ASTA (Color) Dried / Fresh Available Forms
334 / S4 / Sannam 25000 - 30000 SHU & 30 - 50 ASTA Dried Whole / Powdered / Flakes
Teja / S17 75000 - 100000 SHU & 40 - 60 ASTA Dried Whole / Powdered / Flakes
Byadagi 8000 - 15000 SHU & 80 - 130 ASTA Dried Whole / Powdered / Flakes
S273 10000 - 20000 SHU & 50 - 90 ASTA Dried Whole / Powdered / Flakes
ENDO 5 50000 - 60000 SHU & 50 - 70 ASTA Dried Whole / Powdered / Flakes
Details

Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum (also includes Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum chinense)
  • Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade family)
  • Other Common Names:
    • Lal Mirch (Hindi)
    • Pimiento rojo (Spanish)
    • Piment rouge (French)
    • Hong lajiao (红辣椒, Chinese)
    • Milagai (Tamil)

Description:

Red chilli refers to the dried or ripe fruits of plants from the Capsicum genus. Known for their spicy heat, red chillies are used in various forms such as whole, crushed, or powdered. They range widely in pungency depending on the variety and are a staple in cuisines around the world, particularly in South Asian, Latin American, African, and Southeast Asian cooking.

Properties:

  • Flavor: Hot, pungent, and sometimes smoky depending on how it’s dried.
  • Chemical Constituents: Capsaicin (responsible for heat), Carotenoids (like beta-carotene, giving the red color), Vitamin C, A, and E
  • Therapeutic Properties:
    • Anti-inflammatory
    • Antioxidant
    • Metabolism booster
    • Analgesic (pain-relieving)
    • Antibacterial

Detailed Uses:

  • Culinary: Adds heat and flavor to dishes, sauces, curries, and marinades. Used in powdered form as a spice or as whole dried chillies. Key ingredient in spice blends like chili powder, garam masala, and sambal.
  • Medicinal: Stimulates digestion and appetite. Used in traditional medicine to treat pain, colds, and arthritis. Active compound capsaicin is used in topical pain relievers and patches.
  • Other Uses: Natural pest repellent in agriculture. Used in pepper sprays for self-defense.