Red Chilli from India — sourced, graded and export-ready.
India is the world's largest chili producer and exporter. Aethon Overseas offers multiple distinct varieties — Byadgi (deep colour, low heat, ASTA 180-250+), Guntur (high pungency, 80,000+ SHU), Kashmiri (brilliant red, mild, preferred by Middle East and Europe), and Teja (ultra-hot). Each variety serves different market requirements.
Aethon Overseas supplies red chilli available as byadgi whole, guntur whole, kashmiri whole, red chili powder. From trial samples to multi-container annual contracts, every lot is cleaned, graded and quality-checked before shipment — with a Certificate of Analysis, phytosanitary certificate and full export documentation included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|
| ASTA Colour Value | 80–250+ (varies by variety) | Spectrophotometric method |
| Moisture | Maximum 11% | Hot air oven method |
| Capsaicin Content | Varies by variety (Guntur: high, Kashmiri: low) | HPLC method |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum 2% | Visual inspection |
| Aflatoxin | Below 10 ppb (B1) | HPLC method |
| Pesticide Residue | Below EU MRL limits | Multi-residue LCMS |
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100 g, edible portion — sourced from USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN, 2017). Lot-specific values are documented on the NABL-accredited Certificate of Analysis shipped with every consignment.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Energy | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 13.5 g |
| Total Fat | 15.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 49.7 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 34.8 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
Minerals
| Mineral | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Calcium (Ca) | 148 mg |
| Iron (Fe) | 7.8 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 152 mg |
| Phosphorus (P) | 293 mg |
| Potassium (K) | 2014 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | 30 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | 2.5 mg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Per 100 g |
|---|
| Vitamin A | 2081 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 64 mg |
| Vitamin E (alpha-toco) | 29.8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 80 µg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.33 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.92 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.7 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.45 mg |
| Folate | 100 µg |
Functional / Quality Markers
| Marker | Typical value / range |
|---|
| Capsaicin | 0.1-1.5% |
| ASTA colour | 120-200 |
References: USDA FoodData Central · Indian Food Composition Tables (ICMR-NIN 2017) · category-specific industry quality benchmarks. Values vary by variety, growing region, season and processing — request a per-lot COA for actual shipment values.
Available Forms & Variants
- Byadgi Whole: Deep colour ASTA 180-250+, low heat
- Guntur Whole: High pungency 80,000+ SHU
- Kashmiri Whole: Brilliant red, mild heat
- Red Chili Powder: Ground, various heat levels
Uses & Applications
- Spice blends and hot sauces
- Seasoning mixes and marinades
- Snack coatings and flavourings
- Paprika oleoresin production
- Natural food colourant
- Capsanthin extraction
- Capsaicin topical products
- Pain relief formulations
- Metabolic supplements
- Whole dried chili packs
- Ground chili powder
- Private label packaging
Packaging & Shipping
| Pack Type | Sizes Available | MOQ |
|---|
| PP/Jute Bags | 25kg, 50kg | 500kg |
| Retail Pouches | 100g, 200g, 500g | 1000 units |
| Vacuum Sealed | Custom sizes | 500kg |
- Air Freight: 3–7 days worldwide
- Sea Freight (FCL): 15–35 days
- Incoterms: FOB, CIF, EXW available
- Port of Loading: Mundra / JNPT / Nhava Sheva
- Documentation: All export documentation included
Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) — NABL-accredited lab testing per batch
- Phytosanitary Certificate — Issued by Plant Quarantine, Govt. of India
- APEDA Registration — Mandatory agri export certification
- FSSAI License — Indian food safety compliance
- Fumigation Certificate — ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging
Indicative Pricing & Lead Time
| Grade / Form | MOQ | Indicative FOB | Lead Time |
|---|
| Trial sample | Small sample | Free + freight at cost | 5–7 days |
| Standard grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Premium grade | 1 MT / 1 container | USD on request | 2–3 weeks |
| Bulk container (FCL) | 10–25 MT | Volume discount | 3–4 weeks |
| Annual contract | Multi-container/year | Negotiated pricing | Multi-shipment schedule |
Lab-Tested
