Guntur Sannam Chilli, originating from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, has a thick red skin with high pungency.
Guntur Sannam pepper belongs to the species Capsicum annuum is a variety of chili pepper that grows in the districts of Guntur, Prakasam (Andhra Pradesh), Warangal (Telangana), and Khammam.
Guntur Sannam Chilli is a commercial crop used as a condiment and culinary supplement. It is used in the preparation of various local delicacies to develop colour as well as flavour. The Guntur chilli is exceptionally dark red in colour due to the rich source on capsaicin
Etymologically, the name 'Guntur Sannam' has its origin in Telugu, and indicates two facts: the origin of the fruit, Guntur has been associated with chilies for decades, and hence the prefix 'Guntur' for the name of this chili. The word 'Sannani' in Telugu means 'thin'.
GI Tag Registration Date : 28 May 2010
GI Tag Number : 143
Certificate Number : 122
Geographical Area : Andhra Pradesh
Special Cover Release Date : 08 February 2016
Cancellation : Guntur 522 001
Type : Special Cover
Cover Identification Number : AP/02/2016
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