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Warangal Chapata Chilli

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Warangal Chapata, known locally as tomato chilli for its short, broad, thick-walled pods, is a very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana, registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the GI Registry of India on 28 March 2025. Its low pungency makes it a natural choice for pickles and as a natural red food colour, and Spices Board of India lists it among the high-colour, low-pungency chillies used for colour extraction. Demand is growing as food manufacturers, particularly in the EU and US, move from synthetic colours to natural ones.

Geodhara International sources Warangal Chapata 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, 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 (Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally - Telangana)

Botanical NameCapsicum annuum

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

Variety TypeChapata (tomato chilli) type; registered Geographical Indication (GI), 28 March 2025

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 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; 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 Warangal Chapata Chilli

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 chilli powders and paprika-style seasonings.
Blending with hot varieties to lift colour.
Whole pods for Telangana and South Indian cooking.

Known As

EnglishWarangal Chapata / Chapata / Tomato Chilli

Hindiवरंगल चपाटा मिर्च (Warangal Chapata Mirch)

Teluguవరంగల్ చపాట మిర్చి (Warangal Chapata 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 is Warangal Chapata chilli?

A very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana, locally called tomato chilli for its short, broad, thick-walled pods. It was registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) by the GI Registry of India on 28 March 2025 and is grown mainly in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts.

What heat and colour values does Warangal Chapata 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%. Spices Board of India lists it among the high-colour, low-pungency chillies used for colour extraction. Each lot's measured values are on its certificate of analysis.

Why do food manufacturers choose Warangal Chapata?

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. Demand is growing as food manufacturers, particularly in the EU and US, move from synthetic colours to natural ones.

How much Warangal Chapata 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 Warangal Chapata Chilli 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 Warangal Chapata Chilli 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.