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KDL Kaddi long dried red chillies heaped beside jute sacks

Chilli variety

KDL (Kaddi Long)

Long, thin stick-type pods with a bright pink-red tone

KDL, commonly called the Kaddi or stick type, is recognised by its very long, thin and lightly curled pods. It grinds cleanly, carries a bright red-pink tone and is popular with masala houses and Gulf buyers who want a light-bodied chilli with dependable heat.

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Specifications

Origin
Byadgi and surrounding Karnataka growing belts
Appearance
Very long, thin, stick-like pods with light wrinkling, bright red-pink skin and pale stems
Pod length
10–18 cm
Colour value
Approx. 45–75 ASTA
Pungency
Medium - approx. 20,000–35,000 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

  • Chilli powder and masala blending
  • Tempering and whole-chilli culinary use
  • Bulk export to Gulf and South-East Asian markets

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

KDL (Kaddi Long) chilli - frequently asked questions

Is KDL (Kaddi Long) chilli spicy?
KDL (Kaddi Long) pungency is medium - approx. 20,000–35,000 shu. Colour value runs at 45–75 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 KDL (Kaddi Long) chilli grown?
Byadgi and surrounding Karnataka 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 KDL (Kaddi Long) chilli used for?
Chilli powder and masala blending; Tempering and whole-chilli culinary use; Bulk export to Gulf and South-East Asian markets. It is supplied as whole with stem, stemless, crushed / flakes, powder.
In what quantities can KDL (Kaddi Long) 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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