Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.), the most widely consumed vegetable spice and used in the cuisine of both the developing and developed countries. Annual trade of chilli in the world is 0.055-0.065 MT, which is 16.7% of total spice trade in the world. India ranks first in the production (0.691 MT) as well as in the export (0.033 MT) of chilli in the world. The wide popularity of chilli is due to its wide range of shapes and sizes and sensory attributes such as color, pungency and distinctive aroma that make generally insipid bulk nutritive flesh and cereals foods more appetizing. Therefore, chilli is an indispensable condiment as well as vegetable in every household in India
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