Byadagi Chilli "Hot, colourfull and Spicy at the same time"
Byadagi Chilli is a famous variety of chilli mainly grown in Karnataka. Named after the town Byadagi which is located in the Haveri district of Karnataka.
This chilli is known for its deep red color and got the highest color value. It is not very pungent and is used in many food preparations in India. This chilli is characterized by wrinkles on the pods, low pungency and sweet flavor.
Geographical Area of Production:
Byadagi chilli is a famous variety of chilli mainly grown in the Indian state of Karnataka. The Byadagi chilli crop requires a warm and humid climate during the growing period, and dry weather during the period of maturation of fruits. In areas of low rainfall it can be grown as an irrigated crop.
Byadagi chilli can be grown in varied soil types but well drained loamy soils (black and red soils rich in potash having a pH of 6.5-7.5) are ideal soils. Acidic and alkaline soils are not suitable.
There are several types of Byadagi chilli. The two main types are The Byadagi Kaddi and Byadagi Dabbi.
Uniqueness Of Byadagi Chilli
- Byadagi chilli have got the highest color values of 150000 to 250000 CU and red in color (156.9 ASTA color units) and negligible (0.03%) in capsaicin.
- Fruits stand out by their deep red color on maturity and wrinkles on the surface.
- Fruits are 12-15 cm long and thin but not too pungent and not spicy.
- The plant grows to a height of 1m. with a spread of 1m. Leaves are thin and light green in color.
Use of Byadagi Chilli:
- Chilli forms an indispensable condiment in every household. Apart from imparting pungency and red color to the dishes it is a rich source of vitamins and has medicinal properties.
- Chilli is mainly consumed as ground spice powder in cuisine. The Byadgi chilli is also very useful for its coloring abilities. The oil extracted from the chilli called Oleoresin is being used in food industries, confectioneries, cosmetic industry, beverage industry for toning of fresh wine, meat industry, pharmaceutical industry, poultry and cattle feed industry, and as a dye in textile industry.
- Of the total production of the chilli in the world 50% is produced in India. Out of which 70% of the production is used in India whereas 30% is exported.
Medicinal Properties:
- Known to stimulate appetite
- Helps to clear lungs
- Rich Source of Vitamins carotene (pro-vitamin A), C & E
- Can prevent diabetes due to capsaicin component.
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