Guntur Chilli
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Guntur chilies is a group of cultivars originating in Guntur District
, Andhra Pradesh
, India
. They are exported to Asia, Canada, and Europe. The Guntur district is the main producer and exporter of most varieties of Chilies and chili powder in India to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Middle East, South Korea, U.K. and USA & Latin America. Chilies have various colors and flavors because of the level of Capsaicin
in them. Guntur chilies form an important part of curries and various popular dishes of the state of Andhra Pradesh
in India.
Other Guntur Chilis are Phatki, Indo-5, Ankur, Roshni, Bedki and Madhubala. Phatki and Teja could be too spicy for some people’s taste while a few others are used just to add color to the dish.
Guntur district
Guntur district is located in Andhra Pradesh along the east coast of Bay of Bengal. The district has a coastline of around 100 kilometers. Guntur City is the largest city in the district and administrative center of Guntur District. The district is a major center for learning.-Etymology:There are...
, Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. They are exported to Asia, Canada, and Europe. The Guntur district is the main producer and exporter of most varieties of Chilies and chili powder in India to countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Middle East, South Korea, U.K. and USA & Latin America. Chilies have various colors and flavors because of the level of Capsaicin
Capsaicin
Capsaicin 2CHCH=CH4CONHCH2C6H3-4--3- ) is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact...
in them. Guntur chilies form an important part of curries and various popular dishes of the state of Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
in India.
Guntur chilli cultivars
- Wonder Hot chili is the hottest Guntur chili.
- 334 chili is a premium export-quality chili.
- Teja chili is a fine variety of Guntur chili.
- Guntur SannamGuntur SannamGuntur Sannam or Capsicum Annuum var. Longhum, is one of the most famous types of chillies and has a huge demand throughout the world. It widely grows in Guntur, Warangal, and Khammam districts of Andhra Pradesh in India.-Origin:...
- S4 Type is the most famous type among the chilis and has a huge demand throughout the world. It widely grows in Guntur, Warangal, and Khammam districts of Andhra Pradesh. The skin of crushed chili is thick, red and hot. It has its peak harvesting season from December to May. The annual Production of this type is approximately 280,000 tons. It has an ASTA Color value of 32.11 and Capsaicin Value of 0.226%. - 273 chili is a common wrinkled chili.
Other Guntur Chilis are Phatki, Indo-5, Ankur, Roshni, Bedki and Madhubala. Phatki and Teja could be too spicy for some people’s taste while a few others are used just to add color to the dish.