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Teja Chilli (S17)

Teja, traded as S17, is a high-heat red chilli from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and the hottest in our range. The name is also used for seed, such as Mahyco's Teja 4 hybrid, so a lot sold as Teja does not tell you which seed it was grown from. Its bright red pods carry high pungency, which suits oleoresin capsicum producers and 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 trade buyers, 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 TypeMarket type, 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 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; 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

Uses of Teja Chilli (S17)

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.
Whole or crushed pods for 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 chilli in our range, typically about 70,000 to 90,000 SHU by lot. No official or peer-reviewed heat figure has been published for it, so we quote measured values. In a 2020 laboratory comparison of 19 chilli varieties it gave the highest oleoresin extraction yield, 8.82%, which matters to oleoresin producers. 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 pack Teja Chilli (S17) 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. Private-label packing is available.

What export documentation do you provide?

Every shipment of Teja Chilli (S17) comes with a phytosanitary certificate, a certificate of origin and the shipping documents, plus a fumigation certificate where the destination requires it. Each lot is tested for aflatoxin, pesticide residues and illegal dyes (Sudan I - IV) against destination-country limits; NABL lab reports supplied.