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Tomato Chilli (Telangana)

Limited availability

Tomato chilli, named locally for its short, broad, thick-walled pods, is a very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana. Its low pungency makes it a natural choice for pickles and as a natural red food colour, and its oleoresin, reported at 6.37 to 6.75%, is extracted for colour. Export demand for that oleoresin comes from the USA, China, the UK, Germany and other European markets.

Geodhara International sources Tomato Chilli through our supplier network in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts of Telangana. Supply is small: only about 3,000 hectares are under the crop, producing roughly 11,000 tonnes a year, so we quote it as limited availability and confirm quantities early. Lots are sun dried, machine cleaned and graded by colour and pod size.

Our target markets include China, Thailand, Bangladesh, the USA, Sri Lanka, the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and the UK, and, for colour extraction, the EU. For trade buyers, spice processors, food manufacturers, and wholesale distributors there, we offer bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally - Telangana)

Botanical NameCapsicum annuum

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

Variety TypeTomato chilli type: short, broad, thick-walled pods

Heat LevelVery mild, about 4,000–6,000 SHU

ASTA Colour ValueAbout 100–140

PodShort, broad and thick walled; bright red

Available FormsWhole with stem, stemless, crushed, flakes

QualitySun dried, cleaned and sortex graded

MoistureMax 11%

Food SafetyTested for aflatoxin, pesticide residues and Sudan dyes (I–IV), and for Salmonella where required, against destination-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; limited availability, about 3,000 hectares under the crop, so confirm early

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 7–8 MT baled

Quantity:Approx. 15–16 MT baled

Uses

Uses of Tomato Chilli (Telangana)

Natural red colour for food manufacturers replacing synthetic colours: colour extraction and oleoresin.
Pickles, sauces and curries that need deep colour with very little heat.
Mild, high-colour ground blends and paprika-style seasonings.
Blending with hot varieties to lift colour.
Whole pods for Telangana and South Indian cooking.

Known As

EnglishTomato Chilli

Chinese干红辣椒 (Gan Hong Lajiao)

Thaiพริกแห้ง (Phrik Haeng)

Bengaliশুকনো মরিচ (Shukno Morich)

Sinhalaවියළි මිරිස් (Viyali Miris)

Arabicفلفل أحمر مجفف (Fulful Ahmar Mujaffaf)

IndonesianCabai Kering

MalayCili Kering

SpanishChile Seco

FAQs

What is Tomato Chilli?

A very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana, named locally for its short, broad, thick-walled pods. It is grown mainly in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts.

What heat and colour values does Tomato Chilli have?

Very mild, about 4,000 to 6,000 SHU, with high colour of about 100 to 140 ASTA and an oleoresin content reported at 6.37 to 6.75%. Each lot's measured values are on its certificate of analysis.

Why do food manufacturers choose Tomato Chilli?

For colour without heat. Its low pungency and high colour make it a natural red for sauces, pickles, snacks and seasonings, and a raw material for colour extraction. Export demand for its oleoresin comes from the USA, China, the UK, Germany and other European markets.

How much Tomato Chilli is available?

Supply is limited: only about 3,000 hectares are under the crop, producing roughly 11,000 tonnes a year. New crop arrives from January to April, so confirm quantities early in the season.

What packaging options are available?

We pack Tomato Chilli (Telangana) in compressed bales, or 10 kg to 25 kg PP or jute bags and cartons. A 20 ft container holds approx. 7–8 MT baled and a 40 ft container holds approx. 15–16 MT baled. Minimum order is one 20 ft container, and mixed-variety containers are available on request. Prices are quoted FOB or CIF. Private-label packing is available.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Tomato Chilli (Telangana) comes with a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, certificate of analysis and shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. Each lot is tested for aflatoxin, pesticide residues and Sudan dyes (I–IV), and for Salmonella where required, against destination-country limits, with NABL lab reports. For the UK, we arrange the Spices Board official certificate that chilli consignments need. We are registered with the Spices Board of India.