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Dense mass of Garuda dried red chillies with slim wrinkled pods

Chilli variety

Garuda

High-yield hybrid with strong colour and medium-high heat

Garuda is a high-yielding hybrid that has become popular with processors who need both colour and bite in a single lot. Pods are slim and wrinkled with a deep, consistent red that grinds down into a strong-toned powder.

Whole with stemStemlessCrushed / flakesPowder
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Specifications

Origin
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh growing belts
Appearance
Slim, wrinkled pods with a deep red to maroon skin and green-tinged stems
Pod length
8–14 cm
Colour value
Approx. 65–95 ASTA
Pungency
Medium-high - approx. 30,000–50,000 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

  • Masala and spice-blend manufacturing
  • Chilli powder where both colour and heat are required
  • Bulk industrial and institutional supply

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

Garuda chilli - frequently asked questions

Is Garuda chilli spicy?
Garuda pungency is medium-high - approx. 30,000–50,000 shu. Colour value runs at 65–95 ASTA, so it is chosen when buyers need a working balance of colour and heat. Figures are indicative trade ranges and lot-wise specifications are shared with every offer.
Where is Garuda chilli grown?
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh growing belts. 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 Garuda chilli used for?
Masala and spice-blend manufacturing; Chilli powder where both colour and heat are required; Bulk industrial and institutional supply. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, crushed / flakes, powder.
In what quantities can Garuda 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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