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High Heat • 75,000 – 100,000 SHU

Teja / S17
Hot Dry Red Chilli

Teja or S17 is renowned globally as one of the hottest and fiercest commercial red chilli varieties produced in India. Highly sought after across international spice markets for its sharp heat intensity, rich aroma, and eye-watering peppery flavor profile.

HVR Global Exim sources premium machine-cleaned Teja S17 chillies directly from primary production hubs in Southern India. Delivers strong capsaicin pungency (0.50% to 0.70%) in both Stemless (Stem-Cut) and With-Stem formats for industrial hot sauce makers, meat seasoning blends, instant noodle spice packets, and oleoresin extraction.

Heat Scale (SHU)

75k – 100,000

Capsaicin %

0.50% – 0.70%

Pod Length

5 – 6 cm Max

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Export Forms

Stemless (Stem-Cut) • With Stem • High-Heat Powder • Crushed Flakes

High Spicy • Grade A

Dispatch within 8–10 Days from Contract

Official Laboratory Specification

Teja / S17 Product Specifications

Detailed chemical, physical, and quality tolerances for Teja S17 dried red chillies processed under strict mechanical sorting.

Parameter Export Specification Limit

Product Name Teja / S17 Red Chilli

Style Dried (Sun Dry / Machine Cleaned)

Flavour & Pungency High Spicy (75,000 – 100,000 SHU)

Colour in ASTA 40 – 60 Max (Bright Red)

Pod Length 5.0 cm to 6.0 cm Max

Breath / Diameter 0.8 cm to 1.3 cm Max

Skin Texture Thin Skin

Capsaicin Content % 0.50% – 0.70% Max

Moisture Content 14% Maximum

Pods with Stalks (Stemless Grade) 1% Maximum

Broken Chillies & Loose Seeds 2% Broken • 1% Loose Seeds Max

Damaged & Discolored Pods 1% Maximum

Commercial & Trade Terms

Commercial Grade: A/C Best
Crop Season: New Crop
Origin: Southern India
Shipment Lead Time: Within 8–10 Days after Sales Contract
Stem Options: Stemless (Stem-Cut) & With Stem

Cost-Efficient High Heat Dosing

Because Teja S17 contains up to 100,000 SHU heat intensity, commercial food manufacturers achieve desired spiciness levels with smaller batch quantities, reducing overall raw material formulation costs.

Industrial B2B Use

Primary Applications for Teja / S17

Essential for food formulations where immediate heat delivery, pungent bite, and oleoresin extraction are required.

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Instant Noodle Seasonings

Provides the punchy spice impact in instant ramen flavor sachets, chili oil packets, and snack seasonings.

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Oleoresin & Capsaicin Extraction

High capsaicin yield (0.5–0.7%) makes Teja the #1 choice for industrial spice oil and capsaicin extractors.

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Hot Sauces & Sambals

Ideal for extra hot chili pastes, fermented sriracha variants, and fiery Asian sambal condiments.

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Meat & Poultry Marinades

Deep heat penetration for commercial sausage curing, spicy beef marinades, and barbecue rubs.

Export Packing Formats

Packaging Options & Container Loading Capacity

Engineered packaging configurations to preserve moisture stability (<14%) and prevent pod crushing during long-haul ocean freight.

Jute & Gunny Bags

5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, 40kg Breathable natural hessian jute sacks.

• Traditional format for bulk spice grinding plants

PP Bags with Poly-Liner

25kg / 50kg Woven polypropylene bags with inner virgin polyethylene liner.

• High moisture protection for humid container routes

Corrugated Cartons

5kg, 10kg, 15kg Heavy-duty 5-ply cartons preventing breakage and loose seed leakage.

• Premium supermarket retail & re-packing grade

20ft FCL (Whole Pods)

6.5 - 7.5 Metric Tonnes

40ft High Cube (Whole Pods)

14 - 15 Metric Tonnes

40ft FCL (Ground Powder)

24 - 26 Metric Tonnes

Teja / S17 Hot Dry Red Chilli