Spice guide / S10 chilli

What is S10 chilli?

Named Indian chilli cultivar: S10 chilli.

Short answer: S10 chilli (Hindi: S10 मिर्च) is Capsicum annuum. . Culinary use only — not a medicine.

Common nameS10 chilli
HindiS10 मिर्च
Sanskrit
Botanical nameCapsicum annuum
FamilySolanaceae
OriginIndia
Main producing regionsAndhra Pradesh
Flavour
Aroma
Formswhole, powder, flakes
Retail packs100g–5kg (typical; see products)
Bulk10kg+

What is S10 chilli?

S10 chilli is a recognised Indian chilli type used in regional cooking. Heat and colour vary by harvest. Forms include whole, flakes and powder.

History of S10 chilli

Origin

India

Growing regions

Andhra Pradesh

How it is grown

Harvest

Processing

Grades

  • Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
  • Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
  • Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
  • Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot

Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.

Flavour, aroma and colour

. . Colour: . Heat: hot.

Whole vs ground

S10 chilli is sold whole (or as seed/leaf) and as a ground form. Whole keeps aroma longer in a UK cupboard; grind or crush just before cooking when you can. Powder is convenient for daily dal, curry and marinades — buy a pack you will finish in a few months.

Whole spices vs ground spices →

Culinary uses

  • Curry
  • Pickle
  • Masala
  • Tandoori

Traditional uses

Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.

SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.

Storage and shelf life

Nutrition

S10 chilli is a culinary seasoning. Nutrition values are pack-specific and must match the label for UK/EU sale. We do not claim that this spice treats, cures or prevents disease.

Buying guide

Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.

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