Compare Chilli Names Without Inventing Universal Values
| Requested term | What the name can communicate | Required lot evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Teja / S17 | A requested variety or trade identity | Supplier identity/origin evidence, SHU result and method, colour result and method, physical limits and sealed sample |
| Guntur Sannam | A named geographic/variety description; GI use must be legitimate where claimed | Traceability or authorised-use evidence plus the complete lot specification and test reports |
| Byadagi | A named geographic/variety description; GI use must be legitimate where claimed | Traceability or authorised-use evidence plus the complete lot specification and test reports |
The Spices Board GI list for spices includes Guntur Sannam Chilli and Byadagi Chilli. GI or origin evidence supports identity; it does not replace heat, colour or safety testing for the shipment.
Measure Pungency and Colour Separately
Codex CXS 353-2022 covers dried or dehydrated chilli pepper and paprika and provides identity, style, chemical and physical fields. The RFQ should name the analytical methods and sampling plan rather than relying on a variety-wide SHU or colour range.
- Pungency: acceptable SHU range, method, sample preparation, units and tolerance
- Colour: required colour value, method, form tested and tolerance
- Physical quality: moisture, stalks, broken pods, loose seeds, foreign matter, mould and insect damage
- Presentation: whole/ground form, pod dimensions where relevant and approved sealed sample
Destination Safety Panel
Define the pesticide-residue, mycotoxin, unauthorised-colour and microbiological panels for the destination and intended use. Do not state that one test or certificate is universally mandatory or sufficient. For EU shipments, verify current pesticide limits in the EU Pesticides Database; other destinations require their own current checks.
The contract should identify analytes, limits, methods, laboratory status, sampling responsibility, lot code, report timing and the action if a result fails.
Packing and Shipment Evidence
- Bag or carton construction, liner, net weight and legal markings
- Moisture protection, container cleanliness and odour controls
- Loading plan, lot segregation, seal record and retained samples
- Commercial and destination-specific documents listed individually in the contract
Teja Chilli RFQ Checklist
Send identity evidence, whole or ground form, SHU and colour requirements with methods, physical tolerances, destination safety panel, packing, quantity, Incoterm, named place or port, shipment window and quote validity. Link the RFQ to the dry red chilli exporter page, structure it with the purchase specification guide, and approve a representative trade sample.