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Byadgi Red Chilli Powder: Elevate Color, Not Heat
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.
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
At a glance
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 |
Documentation
Byadgi Red Chilli Powder is supplied with the following documentation:
- batch Certificates of Analysis
- product specification sheets
- phytosanitary certificates
- relevant shipment and export documents
Every batch is tested against the contaminant and residue parameters assessed under EU Reg 2023/915 and EU Reg (EC) No 396/2005.
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. The specification sheet and compliance summary are available on request, with the batch Certificate of Analysis issued prior to shipment.
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