# Guntur Sannam

Also known as Guntur Chilli, Sannam Chilli, Guntūru mirapakāyalu, S4 Chilli, Guntur red chilli.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Guntur Sannam is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 17,171 SHU (Lab-verified). Flavor is pungent, fruity, aromatic, sharp heat. Used for chili powder, curries, pickles, spice blends, condiments. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 17,171 SHU · Lab-verified
  Athmaja V. Christophy, G. Harshavardhini, R. Janani Rubasree, P. Nandhan, P. Balasubramaniam, P. B. Ramesh Babu, Prabagaran (2023) Journal of Biochemistry International · HPLC
  DOI: 10.56557/JOBI/2023/v10i18308
  https://doi.org/10.56557/JOBI/2023/v10i18308

- 35,000–40,000 SHU · Official breeder
  Spices Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India (2008) Geographical Indications Registry / Spices Board of India
  https://www.indianspices.com/sites/default/files/GI_Guidelines_for_release.pdf

- 35,000–40,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Guntur (Guntur Sannam) – Ohio Peppers product page
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/guntur/

- 18,000–35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Varieties of Dry Red Chillies, Powder & Flakes, Guntur – SparC ExiM
  https://sparcexim.com/varieties-of-dry-red-chillies-guntur-andhra-pradesh-india-for-export/

- 25,000–35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Guntur Sannam Hot Indian Chili Pepper Seeds – Unique Creek Homestead / Etsy listing
  https://www.etsy.com/listing/1577499749/guntur-sannam-hot-indian-chili-pepper

- 120,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Organic Guntur Sannam Pepper Seeds – Reimer Seeds
  https://www.reimerseeds.com/guntur-sannam-pepper-seeds

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia: Guntur Sannam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guntur_Sannam)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Guntur Sannam Chili Peppers](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/medium-hot-chili-peppers/guntur-sannam-chili-peppers/)
- [GI Tagged Guntur Sannam Chilli](https://www.gitagged.com/gi-tagged-guntur-sannam-chilli/)
- [Spices Board of India official catalogue: Guntur Sannam-S4 specs](https://www.indianspices.com/spice-catalog/chilli-1.html)
- [Official GI specification document for Guntur Sannam Chilli](https://www.origin-gi.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/105-guntur-sannam-chilli.pdf)

## FAQ
### How hot is Guntur Sannam?

Capsi’s sourced range is 17,171 SHU (Lab-verified). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Guntur Sannam taste like?

Delivers sharp, pungent heat with a distinctive fruity aroma and contributes a deep, vibrant red color to dishes.

### How do I grow Guntur Sannam?

Guntur Sannam: about 90 days to maturity, subtropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Guntur Sannam?

Cayenne pepper, Jwala chili, other medium-hot Indian varieties like Teja

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/guntur-sannam
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data