Guntur Sannam is India's primary export red chilli variety. Grown in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh — the geographic origin that GCC buyers specify by name. The Sannam variety (also called S4 or 334) has a distinctive deep red colour, medium-high SHU rating, and a thin skin that gives it the colour migration properties required by GCC food manufacturers using it as a spice ingredient.
Chilli is the highest-risk commodity in this portfolio from a food safety perspective. Aflatoxin contamination and pesticide MRL exceedances are the two primary causes of GCC and EU food authority rejections for Indian red chilli. Every BillionBird chilli lot is tested by SGS for aflatoxin B1, total aflatoxin (B1+B2+G1+G2), and a 200-pesticide parameter panel before containerisation. No exceptions.
Sourced exclusively from Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. We do not blend Guntur chilli with material from other growing regions. The origin documentation reflects the actual sourcing geography — not a marketing claim.
Most Indian chilli exporters test selectively — one lot per season, or on buyer request only. We test every lot. An SGS COA covering aflatoxin and MRL is not a premium service at BillionBird — it is the standard. This matters because GCC food authorities (SFDA, ESMA) are increasing random food safety testing at ports of entry. A contaminated lot that clears the Indian port creates a significantly larger problem at the GCC destination.
Field-dried and further processed: cleaning, de-stalking where required, colour sorting, and Sortex optical cleaning for foreign matter removal. Fumigation with approved fumigant (phosphine or methyl bromide) at sealed premises before containerisation. Fumigation certificate issued by a licensed agency.
SGS or Intertek COA on every lot: aflatoxin B1, aflatoxin total, 200-pesticide MRL panel, moisture %, colour value (ASTA units on request). Container sealed at SGS/Intertek inspection.
GCC food manufacturers using red chilli as a spice ingredient. GCC retail importers selling dried red chilli in retail packs. South Asian food processors. EU importers requiring MRL-compliant Indian red chilli with documented origin.
18 MT minimum. S4 and S5 grades available. Teja variety (very high SHU) on request. Physical sample within 5 business days. Formal quotation within 12 hours. Phytosanitary certificate with GCC destination endorsements as standard.
| Parameter | S4 Grade | S5 Grade | Teja Variety | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 4–5% max | 5–7% max | 4% max | Oven drying |
| Aflatoxin B1 | <5 ppb | <10 ppb | <5 ppb | SGS/Intertek ELISA |
| Aflatoxin Total | <10 ppb | <15 ppb | <10 ppb | SGS/Intertek ELISA |
| Pesticide MRL | 200-param panel | 200-param panel | 200-param panel | LC-MS/MS (SGS) |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max | 1.0% max | 0.5% max | Visual inspection |
| SHU (Scoville) | 15,000–25,000 | 10,000–20,000 | 35,000–50,000 | HPLC on request |
Certifications Applicable.
Registered Indian agri-commodity exporter. All exports covered under APEDA registration.
Processing operations comply with Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Halal certificate included in every shipment document package. Accepted by SFDA and ESMA.
Third-party COA on every lot. Accepted at all GCC and African destination ports.
Documents shared during partner onboarding.
Packaging & Private Label.
Supply & Logistics.
Dedicated export coordination support on every shipment.
Export Markets.
Jebel Ali. MOCCAE phytosanitary endorsement. SGS MRL COA as standard.
Jeddah. SFDA requires aflatoxin COA on chilli imports.
GCC standard. Halal and SGS COA included.
Chittagong. Spice processing sector demand.
MRL-compliant documentation provided. Verify with your EU broker.
Open to new markets with compliance support.
Golden Sample System
Approve a physical sample. We lock it as the quality reference for every future shipment from your account. Every container inspected against it by SGS or Intertek before loading.