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Guntur Sannam Chilli (S4)

Guntur Sannam, traded as S4, is the classic hot red chilli of the Guntur belt and is registered as a Geographical Indication (GI). Sannam means thin or long in Telugu: the pods are long, thick skinned and red, with steady medium-high heat, and the variety is valued above all for its pungency.

Geodhara International sources Guntur Sannam through our supplier network in Guntur and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh and Warangal and Khammam in Telangana, close to Guntur Mirchi Yard, the largest chilli market in Asia. Lots are sun dried, machine cleaned and graded by pungency, colour and pod size for consistent export-grade supply.

Our target markets include China, Bangladesh, the UAE, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. For importers, spice processors, food manufacturers, and wholesale distributors there, we offer bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Guntur, Prakasam - Andhra Pradesh; Warangal, Khammam - Telangana)

Botanical NameCapsicum annuum

HS Code0904.21 (whole); 0904.22 (crushed, flakes)

Variety TypeSannam (S4) type; registered Geographical Indication (GI)

Heat LevelAbout 35,000 - 40,000 SHU (capsaicin about 0.2%)

ASTA Colour ValueAround 30 - 40 (Spices Board of India figure: 32)

PodLong, about 5 - 15 cm, thick skinned and red

Available FormsWhole with stem, stemless, crushed, flakes

QualitySun dried, cleaned and sortex graded

MoistureMax 11%

Food SafetyTested for aflatoxin, pesticide residues and illegal dyes (Sudan I - IV) against importing-country limits; NABL lab reports supplied

PackagingCompressed bales, or 10 kg to 25 kg PP, jute bags and cartons

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 - 18 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours. Colour fades under heat and light

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodDec - May; supplied year round from cold store

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 7 - 8 MT baled

Quantity:Approx. 15 - 16 MT baled

Uses

Hot chilli powders and curry powders that need steady, medium-high pungency.
Capsaicin and oleoresin capsicum extraction.
Spice blends, masalas and seasonings for retail and food service.
Crushed chilli and flakes for sauces, pickles and snacks.
Used whole in tempering and slow-cooked dishes across South and Southeast Asia.

Known As

EnglishGuntur Sannam / S4 / Sannam S4

Hindiगुंटूर सन्नम मिर्च (Guntur Sannam Mirch)

Teluguగుంటూరు సన్నం మిర్చి (Guntur Sannam Mirchi)

Chinese干红辣椒 (Gan Hong Lajiao)

Bengaliশুকনো মরিচ (Shukno Morich)

Arabicفلفل أحمر مجفف (Fulful Ahmar Mujaffaf)

Thaiพริกแห้ง (Phrik Haeng)

Sinhalaවියළි මිරිස් (Viyali Miris)

FAQs

What makes Guntur Sannam chilli distinct?

Guntur Sannam is the classic hot red chilli of the Guntur belt and is registered as a Geographical Indication (GI). Sannam means thin or long in Telugu; the pods are long, about 5 to 15 cm, thick skinned and red, with steady medium-high heat.

What heat and colour values does Guntur Sannam have?

Spices Board of India data put Guntur Sannam at an ASTA colour of about 32 and a capsaicin content of about 0.23%, which is roughly 35,000 to 40,000 SHU. It is chosen for pungency rather than colour. Each lot's measured values are on its certificate of analysis.

Where is Guntur Sannam grown and when is it harvested?

Mainly in Guntur and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh and in Warangal and Khammam in Telangana. The harvest runs from December to May, and the crop is supplied year round from cold storage through Guntur Mirchi Yard, the largest chilli market in Asia.

What packaging options are available?

We offer compressed bales, or 10 kg to 25 kg PP bags, jute bags and cartons, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.

What export documentation do you provide?

We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate where the destination requires it, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.