Teja is its local name
Cultivated across Telangana State, Andhra Pradesh State & Madhya Pradesh State.
Crop size approximately about 300,000 Metric Tons. The largest available variety in India & The world's largest pungent variety available in Bulk Quantity.
Scoville Heat Unit – 65000 SHU to 90000 SHU {depends on the area of cultivation and also the picking}.
ASTA - Colour value also ranges between 60- 80 ASTA {again depending on the area of cultivation and pick}.
It's the hottest chilli available in bulk and mostly used in Domestic markets mainly by the Oleoresin Manufacturers / Huge demand in the International Markets China / Mexico/ USA/ Thailand & Bangladesh. In India the northern states of Uttar Pradesh / Bihar prefer this variety for direct consumption other states use it on a blend.
Processed & consumed in different formats such as Whole Chilli Dried, Destemmed Chilli, Stem Cut Chilli, Ground Chilli Powder & Crushed Chilli / Minced Chilli / Chilli Flakes.