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Teja Chilli (S17)

Teja, traded as S17, is a hybrid red chilli and the hottest of the major commercial varieties grown in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Its bright red pods carry high pungency with good colour, which makes it the first choice of oleoresin capsicum producers and of makers of hot chilli powders and sauces.

Geodhara International sources Teja through our supplier network around Khammam, Warangal and Guntur, the main Teja belt. Lots are sun dried, machine cleaned and graded by pungency, colour and pod size, with stem or stemless, 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 (Khammam, Warangal - Telangana; Guntur, Prakasam - Andhra Pradesh)

Botanical NameCapsicum annuum

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

Variety TypeF1 hybrid, traded as S17

Heat LevelAbout 70,000 - 90,000 SHU, the hottest of our chilli range

ASTA Colour ValueAbout 50 - 80

PodBright red, hot pods

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 PeriodArrivals Jan - Apr; 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

Preferred raw material for oleoresin capsicum, for its high pungency and extract yield.
Hot chilli powders and blends where heat matters more than colour.
Hot sauces, chilli oils, pickles and condiments.
Seasoning for snacks, instant noodles and meat processing.
Used whole or crushed in Asian, African and Middle Eastern cooking.

Known As

EnglishTeja / S17 / Teja S17

Hindiतेजा मिर्च (Teja Mirch)

Teluguతేజ మిర్చి (Teja 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

How hot is Teja chilli?

Teja is the hottest of the major Indian commercial chillies, typically about 70,000 to 90,000 SHU. In a laboratory comparison of 19 Guntur market varieties it gave the highest extract yield and one of the highest capsaicinoid contents, which is why oleoresin producers prefer it. Each lot's measured pungency is on its certificate of analysis.

What colour value does Teja have?

ASTA colour typically runs about 50 to 80. Teja is bought mainly for heat; where colour matters more, Byadgi or Warangal Chapata are the better choices, and hot and high-colour varieties are often blended to a target specification.

Where is Teja grown and when is it available?

The main Teja belt is Khammam and Warangal in Telangana and Guntur and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh, with Khammam its key market. New crop arrives from January to April and is supplied year round from cold storage.

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.