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Which of the following variety of chilli is suitable for colour extraction ?
Which of the following variety of chilli is suitable for colour extraction ?
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For color extraction from chillies (to make oleoresin for food coloring), varieties with high pigment content (measured in ASTA units) are preferred. 'Arka Abir' is a variety specifically developed for this purpose, known for its rich color.
Updated On: Jul 2, 2026
- Arka Abir
- KTPL- 91
- CH-3
- Punjab Lal
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Chilli varieties suitable for color extraction are those with high levels of carotenoid pigments, particularly capsanthin and capsorubin, which contribute to the red color. Oleoresin extracted from such chillies is used as a natural food colorant.
(1) Arka Abir: This chilli variety, developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), is specifically known for its high color value (ASTA units) and is recommended for oleoresin extraction and natural color production. Its name "Abir" itself suggests color (like the colored powder used in Holi).
(2) KTPL-19 (not 91 as typed, assuming KTPL-19 is intended, a popular variety): Known for good yield and pungency, but not primarily for exceptionally high color value compared to specialized color varieties.
(3) CH-3: A chilli hybrid, may have good characteristics but Arka Abir is specifically bred for color.
(4) Punjab Lal: A variety developed by PAU, known for its red color and yield, suitable for powder, but Arka Abir is often highlighted for oleoresin. Given its specific breeding objective and reputation, Arka Abir is the most suitable variety for color extraction among the options listed. Arka Abir
(1) Arka Abir: This chilli variety, developed by the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), is specifically known for its high color value (ASTA units) and is recommended for oleoresin extraction and natural color production. Its name "Abir" itself suggests color (like the colored powder used in Holi).
(2) KTPL-19 (not 91 as typed, assuming KTPL-19 is intended, a popular variety): Known for good yield and pungency, but not primarily for exceptionally high color value compared to specialized color varieties.
(3) CH-3: A chilli hybrid, may have good characteristics but Arka Abir is specifically bred for color.
(4) Punjab Lal: A variety developed by PAU, known for its red color and yield, suitable for powder, but Arka Abir is often highlighted for oleoresin. Given its specific breeding objective and reputation, Arka Abir is the most suitable variety for color extraction among the options listed. Arka Abir
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Varieties meant for colour (oleoresin) extraction are bred specifically for high ASTA colour value (carotenoid content: capsanthin and capsorubin), often at the expense of very high pungency, since the end use is dye/colourant, not fresh consumption.
Arka Abir was developed by IIHR with this exact breeding objective - its name itself references "abir", the coloured powder used in festivals, signalling its purpose. KTPL and CH-3 type hybrids are generally bred for yield and fruit quality for the fresh/dry chilli market, while Punjab Lal is a general-purpose red chilli variety without a specific high-colour-value breeding focus.
Hence, Arka Abir is the variety suited for colour extraction.
Varieties meant for colour (oleoresin) extraction are bred specifically for high ASTA colour value (carotenoid content: capsanthin and capsorubin), often at the expense of very high pungency, since the end use is dye/colourant, not fresh consumption.
Arka Abir was developed by IIHR with this exact breeding objective - its name itself references "abir", the coloured powder used in festivals, signalling its purpose. KTPL and CH-3 type hybrids are generally bred for yield and fruit quality for the fresh/dry chilli market, while Punjab Lal is a general-purpose red chilli variety without a specific high-colour-value breeding focus.
Hence, Arka Abir is the variety suited for colour extraction.
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