Common Uses
Culinary:
Used whole in tempering (tadka), stews, curries, sauces, and marinades
Can be crushed or ground into chili flakes or powder
Popular varieties include Kashmiri chilies (mild and red-colored), Byadgi (fruity and less hot), and Thai bird’s eye chilies (very hot)
Taste and Aroma
- Spicy (hot) due to capsaicin, the active compound in chilies
- Flavor varies by variety—can be smoky, earthy, sweet, or fruity
- Aroma intensifies when toasted or fried
Nutritional and Medicinal Properties
- Rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and antioxidants
- Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and metabolism-boosting properties
- May support cardiovascular health and weight management
Medicinal
- Traditionally used to stimulate digestion, increase circulation, and relieve pain (topically)
Fun Fact
- The heat of a chili is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). For example, Kashmiri chili is mild (\~1,000–2,000 SHU), while bird’s eye chili can exceed 100,000 SHU.
Specification of Chilli Whole:
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
| PRODUCT | Chilli Whole |
| ORIGIN | INDIA |
| APPERANCE | DEEP REDDISH |
| SHU | 25K – 75K SHU OR MORE |
| ASTA COLOUR | 65 – 100 OR MORE |
| MOISTURE | 10% |
| LENGHT | 8-11 CM |
| WIDTH | 1-1.5 CM |
| FOREIGN MATERIAL | 2% MAX |
| LOOSE SEEDS | 3% MAX |
| BROKEN CHILLIES | 5% MAX |
Specification of Chilli Whole:
Container :
| SIZE OF CONTAINER | QNT: |
| 20 FT | 7.5 – 8.5 MT |
| 40 HQ | 16 MT |
PRODUCT CHARACTERSTICS:
| PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | CHEMICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Product | Homogenous Powder | ASTA VALUE | 60-120 |
| /Taste | Pungent, without off-taste | Moisture | 12% MAX |
| Odour | Pleasant aromatic | Ash Content | 10% MAX |
| Color | Orange/ deep red free flowing powder | Acid Insoluble Ash | 2% MAX |
| Mesh | 40 mesh – 65 mesh | Pungency | 20,000 to 50,000 SHU |
| MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Aflatoxin | <10 μg / kg |
| Ochratoxin | <20 μg / kg |
| Salmonella (in 25 gms) | Absent |
| E.Coli | <10(cfu/gm) |
(Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)
| FOREIGN BODIES CONTROL (METHOD) | SPECIFICATION |
| Particle Size (Sieve ) | 95% pass through 500 micron sieve |
| Magnet | 12000 Gauss Power |
Container Capacity
| Type Of Container | Quantity |
| 20 Feet | 18 Metric tons (MT) |
| 40 Feet | 26 Metric Tons (MT) |
OTHERS:
Pesticides: No Pesticide Guarantee.
GMO Status: This is to certify that our product chili powder Supplied is 100% free from any G.M.O.
Allergens: Free from Allergens
(Other mandatory requirements will be in compliance to the respective regulations of the destination country.)
Packing: 25 & 50 Kgs, Strong PP bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)
Shelf-Life: 12 Months, under proper storage condition.
