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Chilli Powder

Chilli Powder

Chilli Powder is a finely ground spice made from dried red chilli peppers (Capsicum annuum / Capsicum frutescens) and is valued worldwide for its vibrant color, distinctive aroma, and pungent flavor. It is one of the most widely used spices in global cuisines, adding both heat and depth of flavor to foods.

Produced from carefully selected, fully ripened chillies, the powder undergoes cleaning, drying, grinding, and packaging under hygienic conditions to maintain its natural color, taste, and capsaicin content. Depending on the variety, chilli powder can range from bright red to deep crimson in color, and from mildly pungent to extremely hot in taste.

Chilli powder is used in a variety of food products — sauces, marinades, curries, snacks, seasoning blends, and processed foods — as well as in food manufacturing and catering industries.

Specifications of Chilli Powder (General Export Standards)

Parameter Specification Range
Product Form Fine powder (80–100 mesh)
Color (ASTA units) 30 – 120 ASTA (as per customer requirement)
Pungency (SHU) 5,000 – 90,000 Scoville Heat Units
Moisture Content ≤ 10%
Ash Content ≤ 8% total ash; ≤ 1.5% acid-insoluble ash
Capsaicin Content 0.2% – 1.0%
Oil Content 8% – 12% (varies by variety)
Flavor Characteristic hot and pungent, free from musty odor
Foreign Matter Nil
Microbiological Standards As per ISO/ASTA/FDA/EU norms
Packaging 25 kg / 50 kg PP bags with inner liners, or customized
Shelf Life 12–24 months under cool, dry storage

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Description

Types of Chilli Powder (Based on Variety & Processing)

  1. By Variety (Cultivar-Specific)
  • Byadgi Chilli Powder– Mild pungency, high color (150–180 ASTA), popular for rich red color without excessive heat.
  • Guntur Sannam Chilli Powder– Medium heat (30,000–40,000 SHU), deep red color, widely used in Indian curries.
  • Kashmiri Chilli Powder– Mild heat (5,000–8,000 SHU), bright red color, preferred for flavor and visual appeal.
  • Teja Chilli Powder– High pungency (50,000–90,000 SHU), deep red color, used in spicy food products.
  • Bird’s Eye Chilli Powder– Extremely hot (up to 100,000 SHU), light red-orange color, used in fiery sauces.
    1. By Processing Method
  • Natural Chilli Powder– 100% ground dried chillies, no additives.
  • Blended Chilli Powder– Customized blends for specific heat and color levels.
  • Steam-Sterilized Chilli Powder– Processed for reduced microbial load, meeting stringent food safety requirements.
  • Organic Chilli Powder– Produced from certified organic chillies, free from synthetic chemicals or pesticides.
    1. By Intended Use
  • Food Grade– Culinary use, snacks, seasoning, sauces, spice blends.
Industrial Grade – For oleoresin extraction, coloring agents, and spice mixes
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