Red Chili

🌶 Dry Red Chili Whole – Product Specification (India Origin)

📌 Product Details

• Product Name: Dry Red Chili (Whole Pods)

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum L.

• HS Code: 09042120 (for whole, dried chilies)

• Origin: India (Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh – Major Growing Regions)

• Harvest Season: January – May

📌 Physical & Chemical Parameters

• Appearance: Whole, dried, elongated chili pods

• Color: Bright red to deep red (varies by variety)

• Flavor & Aroma: Pungent, hot, and slightly fruity aroma

• Moisture Content: Max. 12%

• Purity: 99% (cleaned and stemless or with stem as per requirement)

• Admixture: Max. 1%

• Total Ash: Max. 8%

• Acid Insoluble Ash: Max. 1.5%

• ASTA Color Value: 40–160 (varies by variety – Teja, Sannam, Byadgi, etc.)

• Capsaicin (Pungency): 20,000 – 90,000 SHU (Scoville Heat Units) based on variety

• Salmonella: Absent (Negative)

• E. Coli: Absent (Negative)

• Aflatoxin: B1 < 5 ppb / Total < 10 ppb (EU/US standards on request)

📌 Grades / Varieties Available

• Teja / S17 Chili: Very pungent, high color (50,000–90,000 SHU)

• Sannam / S4 / 334 Chili: Medium pungency, balanced heat & color (20,000–50,000 SHU)

• Byadgi Chili: Deep red, low pungency, high ASTA color (used in powders & cosmetics)

• Stemless Chili: Available on request (hand-stemmed / machine-stemmed)

📌 Types

• Whole Dry Red Chili

• Stemless Dry Red Chili

• Byadgi (low heat, high color)

• Teja & Sannam (high heat)

• IPM / Organic Chili (certified on request)

📌 Packaging Options

• 25 kg / 50 kg PP Bags (with/without inner liner)

• 25 kg Paper Bags / Multi-wall Kraft Bags (for premium buyers)

• Private Label Packs: 100g, 200g, 400g, 500g, 800g, 1kg (Zipper Lock Bags, Pouches, Jar) (as per buyer’s requirement)

📌 Certifications Available (On Request)

• APEDA (India)

• Spices Board of India Certification

• ISO 22000 / HACCP

• BRC / Halal / Kosher

• NPOP / NOP Organic Certification (for organic chili)

📌 Shelf Life & Storage

• Shelf Life: 12–18 months (properly stored)

• Storage: Cool, dry, pest-free, away from direct sunlight (may require cold storage for premium export quality)

📌 Loading & Shipping

• Container Load Capacity:

  • 20 FT Container: ~7–9 MT (due to low bulk density)

  • 40 FT Container: ~14–16 MT

• Port of Loading: Mundra / Pipavav / Tuticorin (India)

• Shipping Terms: FOB, CIF, CFR (as per buyer requirement)

📌 Applications

• Used as a culinary spice in curries, pickles, sauces & seasonings

• Key ingredient for red chili powder production

• Used in oleoresins, cosmetics & natural food coloring

• Adds flavor, color & pungency to dishes worldwide