Guntur & Khammam Mandi Sourcing
Indian Teja Dry Red Chilli (S17) | Bulk Export Supply
JM Masala supplies authentic Indian Teja Chilli (S17) from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for bulk buyers, spice grinders, oleoresin extractors, and food manufacturers. Sourced directly from Guntur and Warangal mandis, our Teja chillies deliver consistent 50,000 to 85,000+ SHU pungency, rich crimson color, and strict compliance with buyer requirements for moisture, foreign matter, stem/stemless cleaning, and aflatoxin limits.
50k – 85k+ SHU
50 to 70 ASTA
With Stem / Stemless
Max 10.5%
Whole stemmed, 100% stemless, crushed flakes and cold-ground powder.
Verified Technical Data
Teja Chilli / S17 Dry Red Chilli (Capsicum annuum var. acuminatum)
Commercial High-Heat Indian Export Chilli
Guntur & Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh), Khammam & Warangal (Telangana)
0904 21 10 (Whole / Stemless) · 0904 22 11 (Cold-Ground Powder)
50,000 to 85,000+ Scoville Heat Units (SHU, HPLC Tested)
50 to 70 ASTA (Vibrant Deep Red)
6.0 cm to 9.0 cm length, slender cylindrical shape, thick wrinkled pericarp
Whole with Stem · 100% Stemless (Hand or Machine Destemmed) · Flakes · Powder
Maximum 10.0% to 11.0% (standard export stability)
Max 0.5% (Sortex / hand-graded) · Max 1.0% (standard FAQ)
B1 <5 ppb, Total <10 ppb (EU Standard) / <20 ppb (US FDA)
20ft FCL: 6.5–7.5 MT (bags) / 11 MT (bales) | 40ft HC: 14–16 MT (bags) / 22–24 MT (bales)
Processing Options
JM Masala supplies Teja chilli in both standard stemmed and precision stemless formats to match your factory processing economics:
Pods are left intact with their natural green/brown stalk. Ideal for bulk trading, long-term warehouse storage, and buyers who possess their own internal destemming and cleaning lines.
Stems are clipped clean by hand or precision rotary cutters. Eliminates approximately 5% to 7% non-flavor woody tare weight, allowing immediate feed into industrial hammer mills and extractors.
Private Label & Retail Formats
In addition to containerized bulk burlap bales and corrugated export cartons, JM Masala provides complete private-label retail packaging for supermarket chains and gourmet spice brands worldwide.
Laboratory Data
| Parameter | Export Standard | Analytical Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum var. acuminatum | Taxonomic Classification |
| Commercial Trade Name | Teja Chilli / S17 Red Chilli / Guntur Teja | Spices Board India |
| Origin Region | Guntur & Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Warangal (Telangana) | Mandi Traceability |
| Heat Content (SHU) | 50,000 to 85,000+ SHU | HPLC / ASTA Method 21.3 |
| Color Value | 50 to 70 ASTA Units | Spectrophotometric / ASTA 20.1 |
| Pod Length | 6.0 cm to 9.0 cm (excluding stem) | Physical Measurement |
| Moisture Limit | Maximum 10.5% | ASTA 2.0 / ISO 939 |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% (Sortex) / Max 1.0% (FAQ) | Manual Sieve / Gravimetric |
| Loose Seeds Content | Max 2.0% to 3.0% | Sieve Separation |
| Broken / Discolored Pods | Max 2.0% | Visual Sorting |
| Aflatoxin B1 | Less than 5.0 ppb | HPLC / LC-MS/MS |
| Total Aflatoxins | Less than 10.0 ppb (EU) / Less than 20.0 ppb (US) | HPLC / LC-MS/MS |
| Sudan Dyes (I-IV) | Absent / Negative (<10 ppb) | HPLC-DAD |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25 grams | ISO 6579 |
Buyer Guidance
Teja Chilli (often designated S17) is India's most exported commercial high-pungency chilli. Grown predominantly in Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), it is renowned for intense fiery heat (50,000–85,000 SHU), sturdy thick skin that resists in-transit breakage, and vibrant crimson appearance. It is the global workhorse for hot sauce makers, spice processors, and oleoresin extractors.
Our export batches of Teja chillies consistently test between 50,000 and 85,000+ Scoville Heat Units (SHU) via HPLC analysis. Every consignment can be provided with an accredited laboratory Certificate of Analysis.
Yes. We supply both whole with stem and 100% stemless Teja chillies. Our stemless chillies are hand-cut or mechanically destemmed to eliminate stalk tare and allow direct commercial milling.
Standard bag packing yields 6.5–7.5 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft HC. To dramatically reduce ocean freight per ton, we offer hydraulic pressed bales that increase container capacity up to 11 MT in 20ft FCL and 22–24 MT in 40ft HC.
Yes. All export lots destined for regulated destinations (EU, USA, UK, Gulf) are screened for Aflatoxin B1, Total Aflatoxins, and Ochratoxin A to guarantee compliance with destination market MRLs.
High heat, bold red color, and clean aflatoxin compliance directly from Guntur mandis.
