Shadi Chili

Shadi Chili

Shadi Chili is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　The Shadi chili evaluation product from Dali County complies with the external sensory characteristics described in the quality control technical specifications. The chilies are long and finger-like, bright red in color, glossy, plump, fleshy, and have few seeds. The chili powder has rich oil, floats on water, and boasts a strong, lasting fragrance—features unique to the region.

　　After undergoing deep processing, Shadi chili quickly gained consumer recognition, entering supermarkets, making its way to provincial cities, and being sold in over ten provinces and cities. The price of the chilies rose from the original 4–6 yuan per kilogram to 8–12 yuan, and the income per mu increased from 200–400 yuan to 800–1000 yuan. The chili planting area across the township also recovered from less than 1,000 mu to 2,000 mu.

　　Geographical Scope

　　Shadi chili is mainly distributed between the South Luo River and the Wei River in Dali County, stretching from Guoyuan Village in Weilin Town in the east to Shicao Village in Guanchi Town in the west, from Xizhai Village in Weilin Town in the south to Bashi Village in Zhaoyi Town in the north. The geographical coordinates are between 109°56′–110°05′ east longitude and 34°42′–34°47′ north latitude. It mainly involves 27 administrative villages across three towns: Guanchi, Weilin, and Zhaoyi. The total protected area is 8,000 mu, with an annual production of 12,800 tons of fresh chili and 2,050 tons of dried chili.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: Fresh Shadi chilies are slender (typically about 15 cm long and about 3 cm thick), bright red, fleshy, with few seeds, and mostly used dried. Dried chilies have grass-green stems, deep red pods, and even patterns. The chili powder is dark in color with rich oil; when sprinkled into boiling cooking oil, the bright red chili powder floats on the oil surface, offering a strong, fragrant heat—known locally as “floating on water.” 2. Unique Internal Quality: Shadi chili contains no less than 145 mg/100 g of vitamin C, no less than 460 mg/kg of magnesium, and no less than 4500 mg/kg of potassium. 3. Safety Requirements: The selection of the growing environment and the production process of Shadi chili comply with relevant national standards.