RED CHILLI
POWDER

Red chilli flakes, also known as crushed red pepper, are made by coarsely crushing dried red chillies, typically retaining both the skin and seeds to provide distinctive colour, aroma, and heat. They are widely used as a seasoning and topping in foods such as pizzas, pasta, sauces, soups, marinades, and snack products, and are processed under hygienic conditions to maintain consistent quality for export markets. Export-grade chilli flakes are commonly produced from well-known Indian chilli varieties. Guntur chilli flakes, derived mainly from Sannam varieties, are valued for their balanced colour and medium-to-high pungency and are widely exported to Asia, the Middle East, and North America for use in spice blends and food processing. Byadgi chilli flakes, made from Byadgi Dabbi or Kaddi chillies, are known for their deep red colour and mild heat and are preferred in European, Japanese, and processed food industries where strong colour is required. Kashmiri chilli flakes are appreciated for their bright red appearance and mild pungency and are used in European and Middle Eastern markets for sauces and culinary preparations. Teja chilli flakes, produced from highly pungent Teja chillies, are commonly used in Southeast Asian markets and in products requiring stronger heat. India is one of the world’s largest exporters of dried chilli products, supplying major markets such as China, Bangladesh, Thailand, the United States, the UAE, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka, where chilli flakes are used in seasoning mixes, sauces, snacks, and ready-to-eat foods.