Why we picked it
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One ingredient — no filler, no anti-caking agent, no added colour.
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Steam-sterilised rather than fumigated.
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Byadagi is the colour variety, so a deep red here comes from the chilli rather than from Sudan dye.
What to look for in Chilli Powder?
What to look for in Chilli Powder?
- 01Buy whole where you can. Whole spice you can inspect; powder is easy to pad out with starch, husk or chalk.
- 02Rub a pinch between wet palms. Colour that lifts onto skin means added dye. Metanil yellow, lead chromate and Sudan dyes are all documented in Indian spice.
- 03A single-ingredient list is the whole point. Anti-caking agents and 'permitted colour' both signal processing you do not need.
- 04Steam sterilisation is the clean way to reduce microbes. Irradiation and fumigation are not always declared.
- 05Sudan red and brick powder are used to deepen chilli colour. Genuine Byadagi is deep red and wrinkled, not glossy.
What's inside
Dried Byadagi chillies, milled with no filler, anti-caking agent or added colour.
The red comes from the Byadagi variety itself, in a category where Sudan dyes and Rhodamine B are documented illegal adulterants.
No starch, husk or spent chilli residue, all used to bulk out cheaper ground chilli.
No silicon dioxide (INS 551) or tricalcium phosphate.
Steam-sterilised to reduce microbial load rather than irradiated; irradiated spice carries the radura mark under FSSAI rules.
Pure & Sure Byadagi Mirch Powder vs other chilli powders
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular chilli powder |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Organic chilli only | May be cut with husk, starch or spent residue |
| Colour | Natural Byadagi red | Sudan dye and Rhodamine B are documented adulterants |
| Heat level | Mild — Byadagi is the colour variety | Usually hotter, and sold as generic chilli powder |
| Treatment | Steam-sterilised | Fumigation is common in the bulk spice trade and never appears on a label |
| Farming | Certified organic, PGS processor code | Conventional, with no residue data published |
How to use it
- Bloom in warm oil over low heat so the colour releases without scorching
- Add with tomatoes or onions early in a curry base
- Use in marinades, dry rubs and chaat masalas for colour and mild warmth
Is it for you?
Good for
Everyday curries, gravies and sambar
Colour-forward cooking — rasam, bisi bele bath, chaats
Base for homemade masala blends
Avoid if
Cooks who want fiery heat — pair with a Guntur chilli instead
Product details
- Sold by
- Purepicked
- Brand
- Pure & Sure
- Net quantity
- 100 g
- Type
- Ground Spices
Also on the label
Questions people ask
Is Byadagi chilli powder very spicy?
No. It is a mild, colour-first chilli, so you can use it generously for deep red without the burn. For fiery heat, pair it with a hotter chilli like Guntur.
Where does the red colour come from?
From the Byadagi variety itself. There is no added colour, filler or anti-caking agent; the only ingredient is organic chilli.
How do I get the best colour?
Bloom it in warm oil over low heat so the colour releases without scorching, or add it with the tomatoes or onions early in a curry base.
Is it lab tested?
No product-level lab report is attached to this listing yet. It is steam-sterilised and certified organic.
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