[2] An oil, oleoresin, extracted from these chillies is used in the preparation of nail polish and lipstick.

[3] Byadagi chilli is also known for its deep red colour; it is less spicy and is used in many food preparations of South India.

Byadagi dabbi, which is small and plump, is more popular for its colour, flavour and taste.

[7] Byadagi chilli is an important ingredient in spicy preparations like bisi bele bath, sambar, chutneys and other food items of South India and is widely used in the Udupi cuisine.

[3] 25 industries in and around Byadagi are involved in grinding these chillies into powder and selling them to masala manufacturers like MTR Food Products.

[3] Storing in cold storage units also increases the amount of oleoresin extracted from chilli by about 30–40%.

This market attracts traders from all over Karnataka and from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh because of favourable conditions for the business like a fair price, immediate payment and accurate measurement of the chillis.