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Byadgi Red Chilli Powder
A color-first chilli grade from Karnataka for buyers who need strong natural red color with low pungency — suited to sauces, curry systems, snack coatings, and spice blends where visual impact matters more than heat.
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For food manufacturers and ingredient buyers seeking strong red color with restrained pungency, Byadgi Red Chilli Powder is the practical choice. Sourced from Karnataka, India, this grade is positioned for applications where visual impact matters more than heat intensity.
Byadgi works especially well in formulations that need a deep red appearance without pushing the overall spice system into a high-pungency direction.
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Grade and Application Differentiation
Byadgi is a color-first chilli grade suited to applications such as:
- sauces and curry systems requiring stronger red appearance
- ready meals and snack coatings needing visual lift
- mild spice blends where color matters more than heat
- processed food applications requiring natural chilli-derived color contribution
- paprika oleoresin extraction and related color-focused use cases
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Technical Snapshot
| Attribute | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Variety | Byadgi Kaddi Type | Capsicum annuum L. |
| Origin | Karnataka, India | |
| ASTA Color Value | ≥ 120 | Typical commercial position is color-led; batch detail is handled through specification and CoA review. |
| Pungency | Low / Mild | No formal SHU minimum is positioned for this SKU; it is a color-first grade. |
| Moisture | ≤ 10.0% | Supports product stability and shelf life. |
| Water Activity | < 0.60 | Important control point for storage and microbiological stability. |
| Mesh Size | ≥ 95% through 60 mesh | Fine, free-flowing powder for uniform dispersion. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months | Under recommended storage conditions. |
| Packaging | 25 kg food-grade PP/PE bags with woven outer and LDPE inner liner | Export-suitable moisture-barrier packing, palletized for shipment. |
| HS Code | 0904 22 00 |
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Documentation Positioning
Byadgi Red Chilli Powder can be supported with controlled buyer documentation including:
- batch Certificates of Analysis
- product specification sheets
- phytosanitary support where applicable
- relevant shipment and export documents
- contaminant and residue review documentation where required
Where buyer qualification requires it, documentation can support review against relevant frameworks such as EU Reg 2023/915 and EC 396/2005.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Byadgi chilli powder suitable for color-led applications?
Its main strength is high ASTA color positioning combined with low pungency, which allows formulators to build stronger red appearance without driving heat too high.
Is Byadgi a high-heat chilli powder?
No. Byadgi is positioned as a mild, low-pungency chilli grade.
What are the common uses for Byadgi chilli powder?
It is commonly used in sauces, curries, snack coatings, spice blends, and other applications where red color is commercially important.
Can I request technical documentation before ordering?
Yes. Technical and quality documentation can be shared through the buyer qualification process.
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