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Broad wrinkled Dabbi type dried red chillies

Chilli variety

DD & DB (Dabbi)

Thick-skinned Dabbi grades with premium colour and very low heat

DD and DB are the Dabbi grades of the Byadgi family - broader, thicker-skinned pods that carry an exceptional colour load with almost no heat. They command a premium from oleoresin extractors and from cuisines that use chilli purely as a natural colourant.

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Specifications

Origin
Byadgi belt, Haveri district, Karnataka
Appearance
Broad, flat, deeply wrinkled pods with a dark crimson skin and thick flesh
Pod length
6–10 cm
Colour value
Approx. 100–160 ASTA
Pungency
Very low - approx. 3,000–8,000 SHU

Colour and pungency figures are indicative trade ranges and vary by crop and lot. Lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.

Typical uses

  • Natural colour and oleoresin extraction
  • Premium Byadgi chilli powder
  • Colour-forward masala and gravy bases

Packing & supply

  • 30 kg export bags - up to 3,000 bags per batch
  • Buyer-branded or plain jute / PP packing on request
  • 15 tons/day powder capacity for container orders
  • Export documentation and logistics support

DD & DB (Dabbi) chilli - frequently asked questions

Is DD & DB (Dabbi) chilli spicy?
DD & DB (Dabbi) pungency is very low - approx. 3,000–8,000 shu. Colour value runs at 100–160 ASTA, so it is chosen when buyers need colour with minimal heat. Figures are indicative trade ranges and lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.
Where is DD & DB (Dabbi) chilli grown?
Byadgi belt, Haveri district, Karnataka. MKB Enterprises buys direct from farmers and the Byadgi and Guntur market yards, then cleans, grades and dries the lots in our own 2-acre sun-drying yard.
What is DD & DB (Dabbi) chilli used for?
Natural colour and oleoresin extraction; Premium Byadgi chilli powder; Colour-forward masala and gravy bases. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, powder.
In what quantities can DD & DB (Dabbi) chilli be supplied?
Bulk only - 30 kg export bags, up to 3,000 bags per batch, with 15 tons/day powder capacity for full-container orders. Buyer-branded or plain jute and PP packing is available, with export documentation support.

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