About Red Chili (Capsicum spp.)

Red Chili, also known as Capsicum, is one of India’s most important and widely exported spice commodities. Valued for its vibrant color, intense heat, and medicinal properties, chili is a cornerstone ingredient in cuisines, pharmaceuticals, and natural color industries worldwide.

At Anterra Commodities LLP, we proudly offer premium red chili varieties from India—processed, cleaned, and exported with the highest standards. Whether you're sourcing for culinary use, herbal medicine, or food color extraction, we deliver unmatched quality and consistency from the heart of India's spice belt, Unjha, Gujarat.

🌶️ Historical Background

• Origins: Red chili originated in South America, where archaeological evidence shows it was consumed as early as 7500 BC.

• Spread to India: It was introduced to India by Portuguese traders in the 15th century. Goa became the entry point, and chili soon became integral to Indian cuisine.

• Global Expansion: Portuguese and Spanish explorers spread chili throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe, revolutionizing the global spice trade.

🌱 Plant & Seed Description

Capsicum annuum

• A widely cultivated annual plant

• Produces mild to moderately hot chilies including paprika, bell pepper, and cayenne

Capsicum frutescens

• A perennial species

• Includes highly pungent small pods like bird chili and Tabasco

Chili Characteristics:

• Fruit Type: Dried ripe fruit

• Color Range: Deep red to crimson

• Pungency: Measured in SHU (Scoville Heat Units)

• High-Oil Varieties: Ideal for oleoresin and color extraction

🏭 Varieties & Applications

🔥 Culinary Uses:

• Integral to Indian, Asian, African, and Latin American cuisines

• Used in curries, sauces, pickles, pastes, and spice blends

• Key component of curry powder, chili flakes, and hot sauces

🌈 Natural Color Extraction:

• Varieties like Byadgi, Warangal Chapata, and KDL are rich in color compounds (Capsanthin and Capsorubin), used by:

  • Food & Beverage Industries

  • Natural Color Manufacturers

  • Cosmetic Producers

🩺 Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Use:

• Used as a counter-irritant in balms, vapor rubs, and liniments

• Oleoresin capsicum: Used in pain-relief products

• Capsaicin: Studied for use in cancer therapies, arthritis relief, and neuralgia

• Dehydrated green chilies: Rich in Vitamin C

💚 Health Benefits of Chili

• Boosts Metabolism: Capsaicin enhances fat burning and energy expenditure

• Anti-inflammatory Properties: Reduces pain and swelling

• Cardiovascular Health: Cayenne may improve heart function and circulation

• Antioxidant Rich: Contains Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, and Flavonoids

• Supports Immunity: Natural antimicrobial effects

• Aids Digestion: Stimulates saliva and gastric juices

• Pain Relief: Used topically for joint and muscle pain

Note: Excessive consumption may cause gastric irritation.

🚢 Why Choose Anterra Commodities LLP?

✅ Your Trusted Red Chili Manufacturer & Exporter

We offer farm-direct, cleaned, and graded Indian red chilies suitable for:

• Food manufacturing

• Pharmaceuticals

• Color extraction

• Retail and wholesale spice packaging

🏭 Our Capabilities:

• Direct sourcing from spice hubs like Unjha, Guntur, and Byadgi

• Advanced cleaning, sortex grading, and dehydration

• Private labeling & bulk packaging (25kg, 50kg PP or jute bags)

• Reliable logistics & international shipping

📦 Export Ready:

• Weekly export capacity of 50+ MT

• Global certifications including:

  • Spices Board of India

  • ISO, HACCP, GMP, US FDA

  • Phytosanitary Certificates

  • SGS, Eurofins, Eureka lab reports

🌍 We Export To:

• Europe & UK – Food processors, hot sauce brands

• Middle East – Spices traders and seasoning companies

• Asia & USA – Packaged food companies and color extractors

• Africa & Russia – Bulk chili importers

📞 Order Now

Looking to import premium-quality Indian red chili in bulk?

Anterra Commodities LLP delivers top-grade chili for culinary, color, and pharmaceutical applications with global compliance, custom packaging, and on-time delivery.

🔗 Contact us today for samples, pricing, and export inquiries.
Let us spice up your supply chain with the bold heat of Indian red chilies.