Teja Chilli – Facts for Prelims

  • Teja chilli is a fine variety of Guntur chilli.   
  • Khammam district is the largest producer of Teja variety of red chilli, is the leading exporter of the pungent fruit 
  • It is known for its culinary purpose as a flavouring agent. It is used as a main ingredient in making pepper spray and a natural chilli extract Oleoresin 
  • The paste extracted from the pungent fruit is also in demand for its use as a protective layer beneath ships in some of the Asian countries 
  • Teja variety of red chilli is being exported to China, Bangladesh and a few other south Asian countries 

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