Description
Syngenta Chilli - 5531 is a hybrid quality Hot Pepper having Good plant stand with Early and good yielding, Dense bearing fruits making it ideal for local farmers to grow in the Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh
High Asta rating for its colour dye at 150-180, with heat levels just above S4 at 30-40,000 SHU
There are 100s of different cayenne's found growing in India, to be able to decipher who and what each one is, the Indian Spice Board created the S Grades, S4 is probably the most famous and used all over the world, here we bring you some of the others
Grown in India
Nutritional Information per 100g
Energy kcals 324
Energy kJ 1355
Protein 10.6g
Fat 5.8g
of which Saturates 0.8g
Carbohydrate 69.9g
of which Sugars 41.1g
Fibre 28.7g
Sodium 91mg
Syngenta 5531 Indian Chilli - Quick Reference
- What is it? A whole dried chilli selected for its distinctive flavour, heat and culinary character.
- Flavour: Strong colour with pungent cayenne flavour.
- Heat level: Medium-hot, around 30,000-40,000 SHU.
- Origin: Andhra Pradesh, India.
- How to use: Use in curries, masalas, sauces, pickles and chilli powders.
- Pairs well with: Cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, ginger and tomato.
- Compared with similar chillies: Hotter than many S4 types and particularly useful where colour intensity matters.
- Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Good to know: Whole dried pods can vary naturally in size and shape. Handle hot and superhot chillies carefully and wash hands and utensils after use.
