TEJA S17 (STEM / STEMLESS)
Specifications:
Origin: India
Pungency (Heat Level): 75,000 – 110,000 SHU (Extreme Heat)
Capsaicin Content: 0.50% – 0.70% (Max)
Colour Value (ASTA): 50 – 70 ASTA (Moderate Colour)
Moisture Content: Max 10% – 12%
Broken Chilies: Max 2.0% – 3.0%
Loose Seeds: Max 1.0% – 2.0%
Discoloured / Damaged: Max 1.0% – 4.0%
Foreign Matter: Max 1.0%
General Physical Description:
- Appearance: Small, slender pods with a very thin, smooth skin. It has a high seed content, which contributes to its intense pungency.
- Colour: Vibrant, bright glossy red. It maintains its Colour well during storage.
- Size: Typically 5 to 9 cm in length and 8 to 1.3 cm in breadth.
- Stem Details:
- With Stem: Pod includes the natural stalk.
- Stemless: The stalk is pulled off manually (best for grinding and oil extraction).
- Stem-Cut: The stalk is mechanically or manually cut, leaving only a tiny bit of the calyx.
- Flavour/Aroma: Fierce, “biting” heat with a sharp, peppery aroma. It does not have the sweetness of Byadgi; its profile is purely pungent.